INR or International Normalized Ratio is a ratio which is measured by a PT or Prothrombin Time test to show the time taken for the blood to clot in our bodies. Patients who are on WARFARIN [a blood thinning medication] are advised to monitor their PT/INR level on a regular basis so that the correct …
Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin which is important for blood coagulation. If our body lacks vitamin K then it is unable to control the formation of a clot. Vitamin K helps to synchronize the process of blood coagulation by aiding in the conversion of certain coagulation factors in their natural forms. How does …
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Vitamin K Antagonists [VKAs] or Oral Anticoagulation Therapy is the medicinal use of anticoagulants to reduce the formation of blood clots in our blood vessels. An Anticoagulant is a drug or any substance which helps to slow down the coagulation of blood. If the formation of a blood clot takes place in our blood vessels, …
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A PT/INR home monitoring system is the easiest way of measuring your PT/INR level at home. PT or the Prothrombin time is a test which is generally done to identify and manage bleeding disorders. A protein produced by your liver called “Prothrombin”, which is present in blood plasma, is converted into active thrombin during coagulation. INR or the international normalized ratio is a ratio or …
PATIENT SELF TESTING at home is one of the easiest ways to monitor the PT/ INR levels for patients who undergo anticoagulation therapy. Blood thinners or anticoagulants are chemical substances which prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in our body. For example, patients who are diagnosed with Arrhythmias are prescribed anticoagulation therapy. WARFARIN [COUMADIN] …
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WARFARIN [COUMADIN], an anticoagulant drug is generally given to patients who need blood thinning medication and are at high risk of stroke or heart attack. It prevents harmful blood clots from growing larger. When blood clots are smaller they have a tendency to dissolve on their own. The problem arises when they grow large and …
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The Prothrombin test (PT/INR) is generally used to measure the time taken by blood to form a clot. The PT/INR test is usually recommended for patients who are taking WARFARIN {COUMADIN} which are blood thinning medications. It is very important to monitor INR levels on a regular basis. If you are taking WARFARIN you need to measure regularly how thick or thin your blood is. This …
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WHAT IS PT/INR TESTING PT/INR: Prothrombin Time is a test that measures the time it takes for a clot to form in a blood sample. Additionally, The INR ( International Normalization Ratio) is the Prothrombin Time result multiplied by a coefficient. It’s the same information just expressed differently. The INR allows standardization and comparison …
PT/INR (PT or PRO TIME TEST) is usually done to measure the time it takes for Blood to clot. Prothrombin is a protein secreted by the liver which helps the blood to clot appropriately. Therefore, Prothrombin time is monitored if you are taking a blood thinning medication such as WARFARIN or COUMADIN. Patients who are taking WARFARIN need regular monitoring to determine the response to …
The Prothrombin (PT/INR) tests are done to evaluate blood clotting. This is necessary for people who are taking the blood thinning medication WARFARIN or COUMADIN. They are often required to monitor their INR level and report to their Health care providers according to their health conditions. This usually involves visiting a doctor’s office or a lab on a …
