CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
ANTICOAGULATION
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Myocardial infarction
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Pancreatitis
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Liver dysfunction
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Detailed explanation-1: -The use of anticoagulants to treat myocardial infarction (MI) dates back to the 1930s, when intravenous heparin was found to be effective at preventing thrombus formation in dogs. Further studies in the 1940s showed a benefit of oral anticoagulants in humans with MI.
Detailed explanation-2: -Anticoagulants are used to treat blood clots in the veins (venous thrombosis), in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), and in people with atrial fibrillation (an irregularity in heart beat).
Detailed explanation-3: -Anticoagulation in conjunction with antiplatelet therapy is central to the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). When used effectively it is associated with a reduction in recurrent ischaemic events including myocardial infarction and stent thrombosis as well as a reduction in death.
Detailed explanation-4: -Aspirin. Aspirin reduces blood clotting. Clot busters (thrombolytics or fibrinolytics). These drugs help break up any blood clots that are blocking blood flow to the heart. Other blood-thinning medications. Nitroglycerin. Morphine. Beta blockers. ACE inhibitors. Statins. 21-May-2022