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9780979356421

The Coumadin® (Warfarin) Help Book Anticoagulation Therapy to Prevent and Manage Strokes, Heart Attacks, and Other Vascular Conditions

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  • ISBN13:

    9780979356421

  • ISBN10:

    0979356423

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-07-28
  • Publisher: DiaMedica
  • Purchase Benefits
List Price: $16.95

Summary

The Coumadin (Warfarin) Help Book is essential reading for anyone taking the anticoagulant drug Coumadin or its generic form warfarin-especially if you find the dietary and medication guidelines confusing or complicated. Emphasizing that consistency is the key to success, the Help Book explains why these drugs require modifications to your diet and careful monitoring of both prescription and over-the-counter medications. It provides the information you need to manage your medication and get on with your life.

Author Biography

Diana M. Schneider, Ph.D., is a biochemist as well as the publisher of books on a wide range of health and wellness topics

Table of Contents

Introductionp. vii
From the Author: How to Use This Bookp. xi
General Guidelines for Successfully Managing Coumadin and Warfarinp. xv
The Basics: Why Anticoagulation Is Necessary
What Is an Anticoagulant, and Why Is Controlling Blood Clotting So Important?p. 3
The Consequences of Abnormal Clot Formation: Stroke, Heart Attacks, and Morep. 11
Common Conditions That Cause Blood Clots to Formp. 17
Successful Anticoagulation Management
How Should I Take Coumadin or Warfarin?p. 25
Monitoring: Maintaining Your Clotting Rate in the Desired Rangep. 37
Side Effects of Oral Anticoagulant Therapyp. 43
Dietary Considerations with Oral Anticoagulant Therapyp. 53
How Do Drugs and Supplements Affect Coumadin or Warfarin Levels?p. 57
Oral Anticoagulants and Other Medical Conditionsp. 65
General Health Concerns
Managing Your General Healthp. 73
Out and About: Managing Coumadin or Warfarin Away From Homep. 79
Resourcesp. 83
Indexp. 89
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