CoaguChek home testing device
Portable instrument CoaguChek device by Roche Diagnostics allows self-monitoring, which means checking blood coagulation results (INR) by the patient using … Read more
Useful Information
Prevention of travel thrombosis
Travel thrombosis can affect anyone. Prevention of thrombosis while traveling is very important. Thrombosis during travel by bus, plane, etc. … Read more
Warfarin Embryopathy
Warfarin embryopathy (Coumadin embryopathy) is a condition associated with administration of warfarin during pregnancy (1). Effects of Warfarin in pregnancy Warfarin … Read more
Exercise preventing varicose veins – the daily minimum for healthy veins
Daily exercise preventing varicose veins can really make a big difference in their future health. Exercise keeps the vascular system … Read more
Warfarin Diet
Warfarin diet: what food affect my INR? There are a number of natural supplements and food products, which may affect … Read more
Warfarin, Coumadin
Warfarin, Coumadin is an anticoagulant used to prevent and treat blood clots (especially deep vein thrombosis – DVT or pulmonary embolism … Read more
Thrombophilia in Pregnancy
Thrombophilia in pregnancy increases the risk of developing numerous complications, but there are exceptions to this case. A large number … Read more
Low Molecular Weight Heparin
Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is a type of anticoagulant drugs used to: prevent and treat venous thromboembolism treatment of myocardial … Read more
Hormonal Contraception
Hormonal contraception itself increases the risk of developing thromboembolic disease 3-4 times. Both estrogenic and progestogen component of hormonal contraceptive, … Read more
Blood Clotting Tests – Quick, INR test
Quick test or INR test – are associated with oral anticoagulant therapy (anticoagulant tablets – e.g. Warfarin). Maybe you’re simply not … Read more