DOAC Reversal Deep Dive: A Look at Andexanet Alfa
Updated December 2019 By Katelyn Sylvester, PharmD, CACP, BCPS For decades, warfarin was the only FDA-approved oral anticoagulant for stroke…
September 5, 2018
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.
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August 6, 2018
Zebrafish: A Surprising Partner in the Fight Against Blood Clots
Updated November 2019 Who would have thought that a tiny fish could change how healthcare providers study human health? Meet…
June 6, 2018
Life on a Blood Thinner: Insights and Advice from an Anticoagulant Specialist – June Online Support Group
Lynn Oertel, MS, NP-BC, CACP, shares her insights on anticoagulation and the different blood-thinners available to patients.
May 10, 2018
Simple Steps to Developing a Beneficial Response to Stress
Dr. Marie Gerhard-Herman discusses the importance of stress management and how patients can re-direct their negative thoughts to lead a…
April 18, 2018
Demystifying the Treatment Options for Blood Clots – April Online Support Group
Dr. Alec Schmaier discusses the different treatment options available for patients with blood clots during the April 2018 Online Blood…
February 26, 2018
The Importance of Follow-Up Care – Feb. Online Support Group
Dr. Rachel Rosovsky discusses the importance of receiving follow-up care after a blood clot. And, in an NATF first, a…
February 26, 2018
A DOAC Deep Dive: Rivaroxaban
Updated December 2019 For the past several decades, warfarin has been the go-to anticoagulant (sometimes called a blood thinner), but…
January 5, 2018
A DOAC Deep Dive: Apixaban
Updated January 2020 For the past several decades, warfarin has been the go-to anticoagulant (sometimes called a blood thinner), but…
November 26, 2017
Preventing Bleeding While on Anticoagulants
Dr. Elaine Hylek discusses the prevention of bleeding on anticoagulants. Originally filmed Nov. 2017 for NATF’s online support group.
October 16, 2017
INR In-Home Testing: What You Need to Know
Updated January 2020 Please note that NATF does not provide or sell home INR machines. If you’re interested in at-home…
September 26, 2017
PERT: The Role of a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team
Dr. Brett Carroll discusses PERT and how it is helping PE patients during NATF’s September 2017 online support group.
September 12, 2017
PERT: A New Model of Care
Updated January 2020 When Mark went to the hospital, he had never heard of a pulmonary embolism (PE). But at…