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Patient Self-Management versus Clinic Management of Oral Blood Thinner Therapy
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Many patients require treatment with oral anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin. Some people call these drugs “blood thinners” because they decrease blood clotting. Doctors prescribe them to prevent unwanted blood clots in …
