Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), prescribed for prophylaxis of venous
thromboembolism, is derived from porcine animal products. An audit in our Trust showed …

Background: Previous studies have found that a lack in a patient's knowledge of warfarin
therapy directly correlates to poor adherence, which may in turn lead to poor anticoagulation …

The role of the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in practice has been given extensive
consideration recently, albeit largely from the clinician's perspective. However, the …

Background Anticoagulant therapy is prescribed for millions of patients worldwide for the
prevention and treatment of both arterial and venous thrombosis. Historically, only vitamin K …

Objectives The objectives of this study were to investigate whether patient knowledge is a
predictor of treatment stability in anticoagulant clinic patients and to evaluate the correlation …

Please specify your abstract type: Research abstract Background and Objective: The
International Pharmacists for Anticoagulation Care Taskforce (iPACT) is an expert group …

Background Oral anticoagulation therapy (OAT) is a challenge in general practice,
especially for high-risk groups such as the elderly. Insufficient patient knowledge about …

An increasing number of patients are being prescribed direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs),
while the patients who remain on warfarin are becoming more complex. There is currently a …

Background Older patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are increasingly offered direct oral
anticoagulants (DOACs) to reduce the risk of catastrophic stroke, but clinical follow-up and …

Anticoagulants, which are considered “high alert medications,” can often lead to adverse
drug events in the inpatient and outpatient healthcare setting if not managed appropriately …