What is Warfarin and what is an INR

Warfarin is a medication that decreases the body’s ability to form clots, which can affect bleeding, but it does not entirely stop clotting. Sometimes the effect of Warfarin is referred to as anticoagulation. The administration of Warfarin requires monitoring by periodic blood draws so that a healthy balance of clotting is maintained……

Assistance with some medical terms

Sometimes it seems like medical terms are Greek. That is an accurate observation because the terms usually have a Greek or Latin composition. Terms usually have a root word that is the focus or basis of the term……..

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