anticoagulant therapy

When Should You Restart Anticoagulation After A Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage?

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When Should You Restart Anticoagulation After A Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage? Although additional information is needed regarding the optimal timing of anticoagulation resumption, available evidence indicates that waiting ∼14 days may best balance the risk of recurrent bleeding, thromboembolism, and mortality after gastrointestinal tract bleeding. When do you restart anticoagulation after GI bleed guidelines? Following a GI

How Long Should A Patient Use DVT Prophylaxis?

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How Long Should A Patient Use DVT Prophylaxis? Duration of DVT prophylaxis is typically for a few days or until patients can ambulate or discharge from the hospital. Prolonged duration of prophylaxis even after discharge from the hospital is not typically recommended. How long do you take anticoagulants for DVT? Initial anticoagulation usually consists of

What Is A Critical INR Level?

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What Is A Critical INR Level? [8]For patients who are on anticoagulant therapy, the therapeutic INR ranges between 2.0 to 3.0. INR levels above 4.9 are considered critical values and increase the risk of bleeding. What is considered dangerously high INR? INR above 8.0 If the INR is greatly above 8.0 (upwards of 10.0 for

What Is High Von Willebrand Factor?

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What Is High Von Willebrand Factor? VWF is an acute-phase reactant and may be elevated above baseline in association with a variety of conditions including inflammation, stress, exercise, liver disease, pregnancy or estrogen therapy. Baseline VWF levels also increase with aging. What is high von Willebrand factor antigen? Von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a plasma

Can You Travel After Pulmonary Embolism?

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Can You Travel After Pulmonary Embolism? Some experts recommend waiting to fly on an airplane for at least four weeks after having DVT or PE, but talk to your doctor about this. Also talk to your doctor to determine what precautions you should take before flying. How long does it take for lungs to heal

Does Warfarin Affect Menstrual Cycle?

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Does Warfarin Affect Menstrual Cycle? These data confirm that oral anticoagulation therapy commonly causes heavy menstrual bleeding in women of reproductive age. Do blood thinners affect your menstrual cycle? Not every woman has a heavy cycle on blood thinners, so if you do, you need to discuss it with your doctor to find out if