MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

ANTICOAGULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The oral anticoagulant of choice is:
A
ticlopidine
B
ow-molecular-weight heparin
C
warfarin
D
standard heparin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant commonly used to treat and prevent blood clots. Warfarin has multiple FDA-approved and off-label clinical uses. FDA-approved clinical uses for warfarin: Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and arising pulmonary embolisms[1][2][1]

Detailed explanation-2: -Apixaban Is Safest Direct Oral Anticoagulant vs Warfarin-The Cardiology Advisor.

Detailed explanation-3: -For many decades, the vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) have been the only oral anticoagulant drugs available for clinical use for the primary and secondary prevention of venous and arterial thromboembolic events.

Detailed explanation-4: -Oral anticoagulants, also called vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), are used to prevent the occurrence or increase of unwanted blood clots. They inhibit enzymes called vitamin K epoxide reductase and vitamin K reductase. These enzymes are required for chemical reduction of oxidized vitamin K. 1.

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