A kick in the shins: The financial impact of uncontrolled warfarin use in pre-tibial haematomas |
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| Authors: | W.L. Thomson A. Pujol-NicolasA. Tahir H. Siddiqui |
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| Affiliation: | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | Warfarin is increasingly prescribed in the elderly population for a number of medical conditions. Pre-tibial haematomas are a common cause of morbidity in this group. The aim of the study was to identify the proficiency of INR monitoring at a primary care level in correlation with their recommended INR range and to study the treatment outcome in this group. |
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| Keywords: | Pre-tibial haematoma Warfarin INR Anticoagulant |
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