Phrases with «oral anticoagulants»

"Oral anticoagulants" refers to medications that help prevent blood clots from forming in our bodies. They work by thinning the blood, making it less likely to clot. These medicines are taken by mouth and are often prescribed to people who have certain medical conditions, such as an irregular heartbeat or a history of blood clots. The term "anticoagulants" means they prevent the coagulation or thickening of blood. Full definition

Sentences with «oral anticoagulants»

  • In older patients, the success rate of the surgery are made worse by the fact that many patients are typically using oral anticoagulant medications to treat other cardiovascular diseases. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Researchers from the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital have now determined how the patients» functional status before the injury and the use of oral anticoagulant medications influence the prognosis of patients 75 years or older operated on for an acute subdural hematoma. (sciencedaily.com)
  • A three - year prospective study of the presentation and clinical outcomes of major bleeding episodes associated with oral anticoagulant use in the UK (ORANGE study) (haematologica.org)
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