Deep vein thrombosis: Taking anticoagulants safely
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Deep vein thrombosis: Taking anticoagulants safely
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you can feel confident that you can take anticoagulants safely.
Talk with your doctor
If you have questions about this information, take it with you when you visit your doctor. You may want to use a highlighter to mark areas or make notes in the margins of the pages where you have questions.
If you would like more information on taking anticoagulants, the following resources are available:
Organizations
| American Heart Association (AHA) | |
| 7272 Greenville Avenue | |
| Dallas, TX 75231 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721) |
| Web Address: | www.americanheart.org |
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Call the American Heart Association (AHA) to find your nearest local or state AHA group. AHA can provide brochures and information about support groups and community programs, including Mended Hearts, a nationwide organization whose members visit people with heart problems and provide information and support. AHA's Web site also has information on physical activity, diet, and various heart-related conditions. |
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| National Stroke Association | |
| 9707 East Easter Lane, Building B | |
| Centennial, CO 80112 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-STROKES (1-800-787-6537) |
| Fax: | (303) 649-1328 |
| E-mail: | info@stroke.org |
| Web Address: | www.stroke.org |
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This association provides education, information, referrals, and research on stroke. |
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Deep vein thrombosis: Taking anticoagulants safely
Last Updated:
January 15, 2008- Author:
- Robin Parks, MS
- Medical Review:
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E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Jeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Cardiovascular Surgery
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