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Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care (SJNHC)
Volume-2 | Issue-12 | 423-426
Case Report
Efficacy of INR Self-Management Led by Patients in Prevention of Readmission and Thromboembolic Events on Warfarin or Oral Anticoagulant Therapy
Sana Noor, Sana Sehar, Muhammad Afzal, Dr. Syed Amir Gilani
Published : Dec. 26, 2019
DOI : 10.36348/sjnhc.2019.v02i12.006
Abstract
Valvular heart diseases affects millions of patients worldwide, and the burden is rising as the population ages. Severe valvular heart disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, claiming over 50,000 lives annually in the USA [1]. Coumadin (generic name: warfarin) is an anticoagulant, which stops the formation of blood clots and makes blood thinner (less viscous). As for Vitamin K, it helps the process of blood clotting. In other words, warfarin has the opposite effect to Vitamin K. Warfarin is a widely used and cheap drug which decreases the risk of thrombosis or embolism in patients with diseases such as atrial fibrillation (AF), venous thrombo-embolism, and mechanical heart valve surgeries. Treatment with warfarin requires close monitoring with regular tests of PT-INR for better outcome of patients [2]. The purpose of the study is to shorten and simplify the process for the testing and prescription of warfarin by introducing point of care analysis (POC). The aim was also to evaluate changes in time and cost related to the new processes. Effective management of warfarin therapy is frequently challenged by its difficult pharmacology and adverse effects. One strategy to ensure safe warfarin use is provision of comprehensive warfarin education to patients regarding self-testing and self-management of accurate dose according to INR value. Point of care INR monitoring has shown beneficial impacts on the risk of thromboembolic events, anticoagulation control, patient satisfaction, and quality of life [3].
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