Anticoagulants can lead to adverse drug events (ADEs) in long-term care facilities. In today’s episode, we discuss:

• Major types of anticoagulants and their basic differences
• Indications for starting anticoagulants
• What steps can be implemented to decrease the risk of adverse drug events associated with warfarin
• Differences in dosing protocols between apixaban and rivaroxaban

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• Download presentation slides
• Download “How to Manage My Blood Thinner”

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