Clinical Diagnosis · Cardiovascular System · Medium
Warfarin
Meaning: Oral anticoagulant that blocks vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.
In practice: Used in atrial fibrillation to cut stroke risk; increases bruising and the risk of subdural haematoma.
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