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Postings for Patients & Caregivers Date Posted
A Contrarian’s View on the 2018 Chest Guideline for Antithrombotic Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation November 2018
Rivaroxaban or Warfarin in Stable Coronary Artery Disease – Should the COMPASS Study Lead Us Back to the Future? September 2017
Seeking Patients Taking Warfarin (Coumadin) for a Brief Survey March 2017
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Brochure from Clot Connect January 2013
Alliance for Aging Research Releases Survey of AFib Patients 65+ that Finds Active Participation in Treatment Decisions November 2012
Patient Self Testing August 2012
DVT & PE: What Patients Need to Know - A Video Series on Blood Clots from July 2012
FDA approves Pradaxa (dabigatran) to prevent stroke in people with atrial October 2010
Warfarin (Coumadin) Video from AHRQ October 2009
INR Patient Self Testing Video Demo October 2009
Lab or POC INR Results - Which are more reliable? February 2009
Guide to Coumadin®/Warfarin Therapy from AHRQ June 2008
New to Warfarin (Coumadin)? Start Here for Answers January 2008
Is there a safe, natural alternative to warfarin (brand name Coumadin)? May 2007
Poor adherence as a potential source of poor anticoagulation control April 2007
Should 3rd Generation Birth Control Pills be Banned? - Opposition to a Pe March 2007
Clotting Disorders Presentation by Stephan Moll, MD February 2007
New National Performance Measures Issue Mandate to Reduce Incidence of De February 2007
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month: DVT Awareness by Design February 2007
Telephone Versus In-Office Anticoagulation Management January 2007
Where can I find a support group or meet others who have had a DVT, PE, o 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
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 surge October 2005
Will the blood clot in my leg go away now that I am on medication for it? October 2005
Largest study yet confirms benefits of clinical pharmacy managed anticoag June 2005
NIH Conference on Dietary Supplements, Coagulation, and Antithrombotic Th March 2005
Self-Management of Oral Anticoagulation March 2005
Vitamin K and Warfarin: What You Should Know May 2004
Understanding the PT-INR Test January 2004
Cancer and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation

Postings for Healthcare Providers Date Posted
A Contrarian’s View on the 2018 Chest Guideline for Antithrombotic Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation November 2018
Rivaroxaban or Warfarin in Stable Coronary Artery Disease – Should the COMPASS Study Lead Us Back to the Future? September 2017
Seeking Patients Taking Warfarin (Coumadin) for a Brief Survey March 2017
2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction January 2013
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Brochure from Clot Connect January 2013
Alliance for Aging Research Releases Survey of AFib Patients 65+ that Finds Active Participation in Treatment Decisions November 2012
Novel Anticoagulants Should not Replace Warfarin; Head-to-Head Trial Needed September 2012
Assessing Stroke & Bleeding Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: Expert Consensus July 2012
The allure of endovascular intervention for stroke prevention fails to de July 2012
New Chest Guidelines Available Now February 2012
Rivaroxaban vs a Vitamin K antagonist (EINSTEIN-DVT trial) July 2011
FDA approves Pradaxa (dabigatran) to prevent stroke in people with atrial October 2010
Warfarin Better than Dabigatran and Vice Versa in Some Patients with Atri October 2010
FDA Recommends Dabigatran Approval: Agree with no ASA, still skeptical on October 2010
Subcutaneous Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (Desirudin) Approved for Preventio March 2010
Dabigatran vs. Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation; Reluctant to Rely on RE-L March 2010
New study and accompanying editorial suggest that warfarin may be indicat 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 May 2009
IM (Intramuscular) Injections for Warfarin-Treated Patients: What Should March 2009
Heparin Contamination December 2008
Computer-assisted dosing programs perform well when used by experienced c July 2008
Warfarin more effective and at least as safe as low dose aspirin in elder 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 Pe 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 anticoagulant March 2007
PCC Products and Reversing Warfarin March 2007
New National Performance Measures Issue Mandate to Reduce Incidence of De 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 antiphosp July 2006
New Guidelines to Reduce DVT Risk in Cancer Patients April 2006
Long-term warfarin may increase osteoporotic fractures in men but not wom March 2006
Major Bleeding Events Lead to Under Use of Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibr February 2006
Daily Low-dose Vitamin K Supplementation Stabilizes INRs February 2006
Poor Early Anticoagulation Control Associated with Near 3-fold Increase i January 2006
New Data Fuels Continued Controversy About Anti-Phospholipid Antibody (AP November 2005
Should I stop my patients warfarin prior to a dental procedure? October 2005
Appropriate Use of Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Dramat October 2005
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October 2005
Advanced age affects major bleeding and major thromboembolic rates in pat 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 anticoag May 2005
NIH Conference on Dietary Supplements, Coagulation, and Antithrombotic Th 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 Morbidi 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 i May 2004
The Use of Low Dose Vitamin K to Stabilize INR Fluctuation During Warfari May 2004
Hot Topic: The Optimal Range of Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Mec March 2004

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