Tips for Taking Blood Thinners

Sources Medically Reviewed on 09/07/2019 Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian on September 07, 2019
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SOURCES:
AHRQ.gov: "Blood Thinner Pills: Your Guide to Using Them Safely."
American Heart Association: "What are Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents?"
JAMA: "Blood Thinners."
National Blood Clot Alliance: "Living Your Best Life While Taking Blood Thinners."
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center: "Important Information to Know When You are Taking: Warfarin (Coumadin) and Vitamin K."
National Jewish Health: "What You Need to Know When Taking Anticoagulation Medicine."
The American Academy of Oral Medicine: "Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Agents and Dental Procedures."
Cardio Smart: "Your Health: Vitamin K."
Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian on September 07, 2019
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