Anticoagulants: Episode 37
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In this podcast episode we talk about the main medications used to prevent and treat blood clots.
- Lovenox
- Heparin
- Coumadin
- Eliquis and other new-generation anticoagulants
- Brilinta and other platelet inhibitors
- TPA
In the clinical setting, you’ll see anticoagulants used for a wide variety of patients, including those with acute myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, stroke and DVT.
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Last Updated on March 11, 2025 by Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN