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Postings on Prothrombin Time (PT)

For Patients and Caregivers

Posting Date Posted
Warfarin (Coumadin) Video from AHRQ October, 2009
INR Patient Self Testing Video Demo October, 2009
Guide to Coumadin®/Warfarin Therapy from AHRQ June, 2008
New to Warfarin (Coumadin)? Start Here for Answers January, 2008
Poor adherence as a potential source of poor anticoagulation control April, 2007
Should 3rd Generation Birth Control Pills be Banned? - Opposition to a Petition to Ban 3rd Generation OCs March, 2007
Clotting Disorders Presentation by Stephan Moll, MD February, 2007
New National Performance Measures Issue Mandate to Reduce Incidence of Deep-Vein Thrombosis February, 2007
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month: DVT Awareness by Design February, 2007
Telephone Versus In-Office Anticoagulation Management January, 2007
FAQs About Warfarin (brand name Coumadin) December, 2006
Understanding Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) June, 2006
New Guidelines to Reduce DVT Risk in Cancer Patients April, 2006
Cedric Bills' DVT Story March, 2006
Largest study yet confirms benefits of clinical pharmacy managed anticoagulation service June, 2005
NIH Conference on Dietary Supplements, Coagulation, and Antithrombotic Therapies March, 2005
Self-Management of Oral Anticoagulation March, 2005
Vitamin K and Warfarin: What You Should Know May, 2004
Patient Self Testing May, 2004
Understanding the PT-INR Test January, 2004
Cancer and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation

Frequently Asked Questions Date Posted
Lab or POC INR Results - Which are more reliable? February, 2009
Is there a safe, natural alternative to warfarin (brand name Coumadin)? May, 2007
Where can I find a support group or meet others who have had a DVT, PE, or clotting disorder? January, 2007
Will the blood clot in my leg go away now that I am on medication for it? October, 2005
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October, 2005
Should I be on aspirin, Plavix, or warfarin (Coumadin) after bypass surgery of an artery in my leg? October, 2005

For Health Care Providers

Posting Date Posted
Subcutaneous Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (Desirudin) Approved for Prevention of DVT in the US; Shown to be Superior to Heparin and Enoxaparin March, 2010
Dabigatran vs. Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation; Reluctant to Rely on RE-LY March, 2010
New study and accompanying editorial suggest that warfarin may be indicated in fewer patients, but (as usual) issues remain January, 2010
Warfarin (Coumadin) Video from AHRQ October, 2009
INR Patient Self Testing Video Demo October, 2009
Study Finds No Benefit of Low-dose Vitamin K Administration for High INRs; But Questions Remain May, 2009
Heparin Contamination December, 2008
Computer-assisted dosing programs perform well when used by experienced clinicians, but what about less experienced clinicians? July, 2008
Warfarin more effective and at least as safe as low dose aspirin in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation September, 2007
Poor adherence as a potential source of poor anticoagulation control April, 2007
Should 3rd Generation Birth Control Pills be Banned? - Opposition to a Petition to Ban 3rd Generation OCs March, 2007
Should we be treating more patients with warfarin (Coumadin)? March, 2007
Can better INR control be achieved, and if so, how will new anticoagulants compare to warfarin (Coumadin)? March, 2007
PCC Products and Reversing Warfarin March, 2007
New National Performance Measures Issue Mandate to Reduce Incidence of Deep-Vein Thrombosis February, 2007
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month: DVT Awareness by Design February, 2007
Telephone Versus In-Office Anticoagulation Management January, 2007
Diagnosis, risk-stratification, and management of patients with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (and/or lupus anticoagulant) July, 2006
New Guidelines to Reduce DVT Risk in Cancer Patients April, 2006
Long-term warfarin may increase osteoporotic fractures in men but not women March, 2006
Major Bleeding Events Lead to Under Use of Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation, but Ischemic Strokes do not Alter Prescribing Practices February, 2006
Daily Low-dose Vitamin K Supplementation Stabilizes INRs February, 2006
Poor Early Anticoagulation Control Associated with Near 3-fold Increase in DVT Recurrence and Post-thrombotic Syndrome January, 2006
New Data Fuels Continued Controversy About Anti-Phospholipid Antibody (APA) and Lupus Anticoagulant Management (LAC) November, 2005
Appropriate Use of Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Dramatically Increased with Availability of Anticoagulation Management Service October, 2005
Advanced age affects major bleeding and major thromboembolic rates in patients with high target INRs October, 2005
Anticoagulation Training Programs September, 2005
Warfarin and Aspirin Combination in Acute Coronary Syndrome August, 2005
Largest study yet confirms benefits of clinical pharmacy managed anticoagulation service May, 2005
NIH Conference on Dietary Supplements, Coagulation, and Antithrombotic Therapies March, 2005
Self-Management of Oral Anticoagulation March, 2005
Exanta not Recommended by FDA Advisory Panel, Causes M.I.s? September, 2004
Genetic Variation in Warfarin Metabolism September, 2004
New Supplement Devoted to Factor Xa Inhibitors (fondaparinux) August, 2004
Excessive Anticoagulation Associated with Increased Mortality and Morbidity August, 2004
Is Warfarin-Induced Bleeding Increasing? August, 2004
Anticoagulation in Special Populations August, 2004
Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis August, 2004
An Overview of Anticoagulants, Antiplatelet Agents, and the Combination in Patients with Mechanical Heart Valves May, 2004
The Use of Low Dose Vitamin K to Stabilize INR Fluctuation During Warfarin Therapy May, 2004
Hot Topic: The Optimal Range of Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Mechanical Heart Valves Remains Controversial March, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions Date Posted
IM (Intramuscular) Injections for Warfarin-Treated Patients: What Should We Do? March, 2009
Should I stop my patients warfarin prior to a dental procedure? October, 2005
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October, 2005
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