The goal is to minimize the risk of clotting, thus helping to prevent deep vein thromboses (DVYs), pulmonary embolism (PE) and cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs - also known as strokes).
An anticoagulant antagonist counters the effect of an anticoagulant, making it so that the medication can no longer stop clotting.
"anticoagulant"
anticoagulant
anticoagulant
The brand name medication is spelled Coumadin (the anticoagulant drug warfarin).
Medication to thin the blood (blood thinner or anticoagulant) is usually given for at least three weeks before the procedure.
If they have a history of having blood clots is a main reason. Possibly stroke, but I'm not positive. It just reduces the clotting factors in your blood.
coumadin drug an anticoagulant that may cause bleeding!
goal of RCA
Patients who have had a valve replaced must take an anticoagulant medication, usually warfarin (Coumadin), in order to minimize the possibility of a clot forming on the prosthetic valve.
Ibuprofen is a known anticoagulant.
An anticoagulant