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
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Coumarins / adverse effects
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Coumarins / pharmacology
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Coumarins / therapeutic use
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Hemorrhage / chemically induced
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Hemostasis / drug effects
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Heparin / adverse effects
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Heparin / pharmacology
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Heparin / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Thrombosis / drug therapy*
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Thrombosis / prevention & control
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Time Factors
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Warfarin / adverse effects
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Warfarin / therapeutic use*
Substances
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Coumarins
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Warfarin
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Heparin