Heparin and warfarin therapy. Recommendations concerning efficacy and safety

Postgrad Med. 1979 Feb;65(2):103-6, 109-10, 113-5. doi: 10.1080/00325481.1979.11715054.

Abstract

Heparin and warfarin are antithrombotic agents effective against venous thrombosis as well as pulmonic and systemic emboli. They can exert a favorable effect on mortality and morbidity in a diverse group of illnesses associated with thrombosis. Proper use of these agents will increase their efficacy and diminish the risk of serious hemorrhage.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Coumarins / adverse effects
  • Coumarins / pharmacology
  • Coumarins / therapeutic use
  • Hemorrhage / chemically induced
  • Hemostasis / drug effects
  • Heparin / adverse effects
  • Heparin / pharmacology
  • Heparin / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Thrombosis / drug therapy*
  • Thrombosis / prevention & control
  • Time Factors
  • Warfarin / adverse effects
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Coumarins
  • Warfarin
  • Heparin