Taking blood thinner pills?
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From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I'm Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat.
Millions of Americans take blood thinner pills, such as Coumadin or warfarin, to prevent stroke, heart attack and other problems. These drugs work well when taken as directed. But when taken incorrectly, they can also cause serious problems.
That's why the director of HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Dr. Carolyn Clancy, says her agency has created a 10-minute video for patients taking this medicine:
[Dr. Carolyn Clancy speaks]"People on blood thinner pills often have to get regular blood tests, watch their diet because it can affect their medication, and be wary of cuts and bruises that can lead to bleeding. So the video puts the process into plain language and offers people some practical tips they can use in their everyday lives."
Learn more at hhs.gov.
HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I'm Ira Dreyfuss.