Anticoagulatie
Anticoagulatie, often referred to as blood thinning, is a medical treatment that prevents the formation of blood clots or enlarges existing ones. This is achieved by administering anticoagulant medications, which interfere with the body's clotting process. Anticoagulants are crucial for managing a variety of medical conditions where blood clots pose a significant risk, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), atrial fibrillation, and in patients with artificial heart valves.
The primary goal of anticoagulation therapy is to reduce the likelihood of dangerous clots forming in blood
There are several types of anticoagulant medications. Warfarin, a vitamin K antagonist, has been used for decades.
While essential for preventing clots, anticoagulants also increase the risk of bleeding. This is a primary