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 Call the American Heart Association (AHA) to find your nearest local or state AHA group. The AHA can provide brochures and information on support groups and community programs, including Mended Hearts, a nationwide organization whose members visit heart patients and provide information and support. AHA's Web site also has health information on various heart-related conditions.
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 This association provides education, information, referrals, and research on stroke.
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: January 15, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Jeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Cardiovascular Surgery | |
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