Introduction | p. vii |
From the Author: How to Use This Book | p. xi |
General Guidelines for Successfully Managing Coumadin and Warfarin | p. 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 More | p. 11 |
Common Conditions That Cause Blood Clots to Form | p. 17 |
Successful Anticoagulation Management | |
How Should I Take Coumadin or Warfarin? | p. 25 |
Monitoring: Maintaining Your Clotting Rate in the Desired Range | p. 37 |
Side Effects of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy | p. 43 |
Dietary Considerations with Oral Anticoagulant Therapy | p. 53 |
How Do Drugs and Supplements Affect Coumadin or Warfarin Levels? | p. 57 |
Oral Anticoagulants and Other Medical Conditions | p. 65 |
General Health Concerns | |
Managing Your General Health | p. 73 |
Out and About: Managing Coumadin or Warfarin Away From Home | p. 79 |
Resources | p. 83 |
Index | p. 89 |
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