Warfarin / Coumadin -2

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This is the second part of the video explain Warfarin / Coumadin Use . It explains on what patients should keep in mind:

1. Keep all appointments
2. Ask about drug interactions
3. Be consistent with your diet
4. Report bleeding, chest pain, shortness of breath, and one sided weakness
5. Not to double up on doses
6. Use a wallet card or alert bracelet
7. Tell all your health care provider that you are taking Warfarin / Coumadin

The video also explains Deep Vein Thrombosis, and other important information for patients.


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Warfarin / Coumadin -2

Warfarin / Coumadin -1

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Warfarin is the generic name and the Coumadin is the brand name of the medicine that prevents blood clots or stops the clots getting bigger by thinning blood. The blood clots can break away and travel to various parts of the body. Instead of injections like heparin, warfarin can b taken by mouth. This is the reason why coumadin has become so popular in recent times. If you use Coumadin, you will still heal from cuts, but it may take longer.

Reasons for warfarin use:
1. At risk for forming a blood clot.
2. Have an existing blood clot.
3. Has Atrial Fibrillation

The video then goes on to explain Atrial Fibrillation in detail.
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Warfarin / Coumadin -1

Introduction to Atrial Fibrillation

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Three Cardiac Electrophysiologists  explain atrial fibrillation and explain the methods
of treating this issue. Beginning with explaining common rhythm issues and giving the statistics that atrial fibrillation affects 2.4 million Americans. Then the movement of the blood into and out of the heart is shown with the help of animation. Organized electrical impulse drives the rhythmic contraction is similar to a spark plug to a vehicle.

There is only one medicine when there are risk factors: Warfarin, also called as Coumadin . There is also a surgical procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. It is called Catheter Ablation.




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Introduction to Atrial Fibrillation