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  2. Warfarin - Wikipedia

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    Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism; [9] prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic complications associated with atrial fibrillation and/or cardiac valve replacement; [9] and reduction in the risk of death, recurrent myocardial infarction, and thromboembolic events such as stroke or systemic embolization after ...

  3. Anticoagulant - Wikipedia

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    An anticoagulant, commonly known as a blood thinner, is a chemical substance that prevents or reduces the coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time. [1] Some occur naturally in blood-eating animals, such as leeches and mosquitoes, which help keep the bite area unclotted long enough for the animal to obtain blood.

  4. Heparin - Wikipedia

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    Its anticoagulant properties make it useful to prevent blood clotting in blood specimen test tubes and kidney dialysis machines. [4] [6] Common side effects include bleeding, pain at the injection site, and low blood platelets. [3] Serious side effects include heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. [3] Greater care is needed in those with poor ...

  5. Hemodialysis - Wikipedia

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    Side effects caused by removing too much fluid and/or removing fluid too rapidly include low blood pressure, fatigue, chest pains, leg-cramps, nausea and headaches. These symptoms can occur during the treatment and can persist post treatment; they are sometimes collectively referred to as the dialysis hangover or dialysis washout.

  6. Amy Schumer says she received Cushing syndrome diagnosis ...

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    The goal of treatment is to lower cortisol in the body, according to Mayo Clinic, which can involve lowering the use of glucocorticoid medicine, surgery, radiation therapy and medicine.

  7. Outline of cardiology - Wikipedia

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    Uhl anomaly – A congenital heart defect in which the right ventricular myocardium is too thin or absent. It is a very rare disorder. Disorders of the pericardium. Pericarditis – Inflammation of the pericardium that is typically idiopathic or infectious in nature. Treatment of viral & idiopathic pericarditis is NSAIDs or aspirin.

  8. Simple blood test could predict a person’s heart disease risk ...

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    A new approach to a routine blood test could predict a person’s 30-year risk of heart disease, research published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine found.. Doctors have long ...

  9. Coagulopathy - Wikipedia

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    Coagulopathy (also called a bleeding disorder) is a condition in which the blood's ability to coagulate (form clots) is impaired. [1] This condition can cause a tendency toward prolonged or excessive bleeding (bleeding diathesis), which may occur spontaneously or following an injury or medical and dental procedures. [citation needed]