02.12.2018 - By Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.
In this podcast episode we talk about the main medications used to prevent and treat blood clots.
* Lovenox
* Heparin
* Coumadin
* Eliquis and other new-generation anticoagulants
* Brilinta and other platelet inhibitors
* TPA
In the clinical setting, you'll see anticoagulants used for a wide variety of patients, including those with acute myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, stroke and DVT.
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