Watch how blood clots are helpful in healing skin injuries, but dangerous when they form inside a blood vessel.
Learn the goal of anticoagulant medication, and who may be prescribed anticoagulant therapy.
Follow this checklist to help you take your anticoagulant safely.
See what common and uncommon side effects you may experience when taking an anticoagulant, and when to call either your doctor or 911 for help.
Watch how you can help prevent common injuries while on an anticoagulant, and what to do in case of emergency.
Learn how to properly inject Lovenox and understand that it is a medication used to reduce the risk of developing blood clots in the deep veins of your body.
Learn how to properly inject Enoxaparin and understand that it is a medication used to reduce the risk of developing blood clots in the deep veins of your body.
Find out why anticoagulants, or blood thinner drugs, are prescribed and how they work. You'll need to follow some important but simple self-care rules to stay safe on blood thinners. Watch this video to learn more.
Anticoagulants and antiplatelets are medicines that reduce blood clotting in an artery, vein or the heart. Doctors prescribe these to help prevent heart attacks and strokes caused by blood clots. Blood clots can block blood flow to your heart or your brain causing a heart attack or stroke. © AHA
