Adult Blood Thinners

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Blood thinners are used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing. They are prescribed to adults with mechanical heart valves, heart attack victims, people with susceptibility to venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism patients.

Top Resources on Adult Blood Thinners

MSNBC News: Genetic Testing May Make Blood Thinner Dosing More Accurate (Aug. 16, 2007)
RXList: Coumadin Dosing for Adults
MyBloodThinner.org: Patients Taking Blood Thinners Need Extra Help from Their Providers
RXList: Heparin Dosing for Adults
MedlinePlus: Reasons for Prescribing Blood Thinners

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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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