You Will Learn
- Understand the importance of prescribing anticoagulants for the prevention of venous thromboembolism and stroke
- Understand the indications and contraindications of different anticoagulant drugs, including the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACS)
- Be familiar with the starting doses of oral and injectable anticoagulant drugs and how to monitor these
- Know how to reverse the effects of anticoagulant drugs
- Appreciate the importance of giving patients adequate information about their proposed therapy and know what issues to cover
Description
This module provides essential information for healthcare professionals in secondary care on starting anticoagulants safely and effectively. It is based on the best available evidence
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