They DO NOT THIN THE BLOOD or dissolve clots, they only prevent new clots from forming or prevent current clots from getting bigger. You'll hear Heparin and Warfarin referred to as blood thinners. ❌ What anticoagulants don't do is thin the blood. ✔️ What anticoagulants do is they prevent new clots from forming and they prevent current clots from getting bigger.
Today I'm going to talk about anticoagulants, specifically Heparin and Warfarin! If you're following along with your pharmacology flashcards, I'm in the cardiovascular section on the Heparin and the Warfarin card.īefore we dive into the core differences between these two medications, let's talk about what anticoagulants do and what they don't do.
Hey there! It's Kristine from Nurse In The Making.
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