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Heart Disease
Warfarin: What Patients Need to Know
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| Catalog #: | HA-97 |
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| Duration: | 15 minutes |
| Format(s): |   |
| Language(s): | English |
Summary
For patients who are prescribed Warfarin or Coumadin®. This video provides an overview of the medication. It explains why Warfarin may be prescribed, the INR blood test, concerns about diet, vitamins and supplements, even herbal teas, and the use of other medications. It explains all safety precautions about the increased risk of bleeding. The video emphasizes that patients need to work closely with their healthcare provider.
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