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While using warfarin the blood is still thick? what can be the cause of this?

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Not thin: Despite the colloquial use of the term "blood thinners" Warfarin does not "thin" the blood. It just prolongs the time it takes for the blood to clot.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/12/2019

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