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Anticoagulation Management.

The ongoing monitoring and adjustment of blood-thinning medications after surgery. Patients with mechanical valves require lifelong warfarin management with regular INR testing. Bridging therapy may be needed for procedures.

Definition

What is anticoagulation management?

The ongoing monitoring and adjustment of blood-thinning medications after surgery. Patients with mechanical valves require lifelong warfarin management with regular INR testing. Bridging therapy may be needed for procedures.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Warfarin
A blood-thinning medication (brand name Coumadin) that inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting fact...
INR
International Normalized Ratio. A blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot, used ...
Mechanical Valve
A replacement heart valve made from durable synthetic materials such as carbon and titanium. Mech...
Anticoagulant
A medication that reduces the blood's ability to form clots. Commonly prescribed after mechanical...
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