Please share an interesting fact about maintaining anticoagulation.

Ignore: Compliance to meds and diet are the key when taking warfarin. Consistency with these 2 things is key.

Ignore: If you learn about your medication and your condition, taking care of yourself will be easier.

Ignore: If you are on warfarin be aware of your Vit. K rich food intake as it will affect your protime.

Ignore: Try to keep your diet the same throughout the year so your dose of anticoagulant stays the same.

Ignore: Periodic checkups, avoid all aspirin and NSAIDS.

Ignore: Green leafy vegetables high in vitamin K can lessen the effect of blood thinners.

Ignore: Eat the same number of fruits and veggies each day to keep your INR stable.

Ignore: Missing your blood thinner medications can lead to strokes.

Ignore: Taking them at the same time every day is important.

Ignore: For people on warfarin, eat a consistent diet - limit eating inconsistent large amounts of greens.

Ignore: Check your blood INR as recommended by doctor to ensure adequate anticougulation and prevent bleedin.

Ignore: When on warfarin, keep a similar constant diet and inform your Dr. of any new/change of medications.

Ignore: 3 novel oral anticoagulant NOAC medications have become available Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran.

Ignore: If you are on warfarin you can still eat healthy greens- just keep it consistent week to week.