Glossary/Medications

Warfarin.

A blood-thinning medication (brand name Coumadin) that inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. Required for life after mechanical valve implantation. Requires regular INR blood testing to maintain the proper dose.

Definition

What is warfarin?

A blood-thinning medication (brand name Coumadin) that inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. Required for life after mechanical valve implantation. Requires regular INR blood testing to maintain the proper dose.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Anticoagulant
A medication that reduces the blood's ability to form clots. Commonly prescribed after mechanical...
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...
DOAC
Direct Oral Anticoagulant. A newer class of blood thinners including apixaban (Eliquis), rivaroxa...
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