This program is designed to educate and manage anticoagulants. Anticoagulants are prescribed to patients with specific medical conditions that put them at risk for developing blood clots. An anticoagulant helps reduce clots from forming in the blood which can cause strokes, heart attacks, or other serious conditions such as blood clots in the legs or lungs. Warfarin, Jantoven, and Coumadin are all examples of anticoagulants. Anticoagulants are different from other kinds of medicines. The effect of anticoagulants on your clotting system can vary from week to week even if you take the same amount of medicine. You will need your blood tested regularly while taking this medication. Anticoagulation Management Program provides:
One on one session with a licensed practical nurse INR test which is done by a simple finger stick with immediate results Appropriate medical therapy is prescribed or adjusted Education on dietary recommendation and interactions with medication