INR Testing at Home: What You Need to Know
*Please note that NATF does not provide or sell home INR machines. If you’re interested in at-home INR testing, please…
August 14, 2020
There are many different treatments available for blood clots. Some patients are put on medications, such as warfarin or DOACs. Other patients receive mechanical interventions, such as filters.
Arm yourself with the knowledge you need be be informed about your healthcare decisions.
June 3, 2020
Patients Are Asking: What’s the “Right” Anticoagulant for Me?
For decades, warfarin was the only FDA-approved oral anticoagulant to treat and prevent blood clots, until direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) came along. Now there are four DOACs available to…
March 4, 2020
Anticoagulant Comparison Chart 2020
Your healthcare provider may prescribe an anticoagulant (sometimes called a blood thinner) after you have a blood clot. There are…
December 11, 2019
“I’ve Had a DVT/PE. Now What?”
Dr. Arvind Pandey presents an engaging topic and helps answer questions about having a DVT or PE and what comes…
September 18, 2019
Recent Clinical Trials Related to VTE
Dr. Geoff Barnes discusses recent clinical trials that relate to VTE and treatment options.
August 14, 2019
Update on Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention and Treatment
Dr. Alec Schmaier discusses an update on various treatment options for pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). He explores…
June 19, 2019
Update on Anticoagulant Reversal Agents
Dr. Margaret Fang presents an update on anticoagulant reversal agents.
February 20, 2019
Hot Topics in CTEPH: A Review of CTEPH Diagnostics, BPA, and IVC Filters
Dr. Welker interviews Dr. Auger regarding diagnosis and recent treatment options for CTEPH.
December 12, 2018
Bleeding on Anticoagulants
Dr. Sam Berkman discusses the bleeding risk in patients on an anticoagulant in NATF’s December 2018 online support group.
November 26, 2018
Shared Decision-Making
It’s important for patients to have a voice in the decision-making process regarding their blood clot treatments. Dr. Geoffrey Barnes…
November 7, 2018
A DOAC Deep Dive: Edoxaban
Updated October 2019 For the past several decades, warfarin has been the go-to anticoagulant (sometimes called a blood thinner), but…
October 26, 2018
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How much do you know about blood clots? NATF is working hard to spread awareness and save lives!