Anticoagulation means preventing blood from clotting too easily. It is a process where certain medications or treatments are used to thin the blood and reduce the risk of blood clots.
Earlier detection would enable the use of anticoagulation therapy to mitigate the risk of stroke and other complications such as dementia, chronic kidney disease and heart attack. (ucsf.edu)
This working group is currently evaluating the impact of pharmacogenomic testing in reducing the healthcare costs of anticoagulation therapy and treatment for nicotine addiction, while these projects will soon be expanded in various healthcare systems to assess whether pharmacogenomics can indeed reduce the overall costs of these treatment modalities. (genomicmedicinealliance.org)
However, if you take aspirin or are on anticoagulation medication such as Coumadin, make sure to discuss flaxseed with your doctor before adding it to your diet. (KetoDietApp.com)