This book presents the latest evidence and guidelines supporting the use of anticoagulant therapy for various clinical scenarios.
In the setting where anticoagulation therapy is necessary, clinicians are faced with the challenge of utilizing agents that inherently have a small therapeutic window and the ability for medication mishaps when not used appropriately.
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Anticoagulation Therapy: A Clinical Practice Guide, Second Edition, helps take the guesswork out of managing these therapies and provides essential recommendations.
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