Anticoagulation Management
Helping you safely manage blood thinners
Safely Managing Blood-Thinning Treatment at Beverly Hospital
The anticoagulation clinic at Beverly Hospital offers support for people who take blood-thinning medications.
Through education and careful laboratory monitoring, our Anticoagulation Management Program helps you manage your anticoagulation therapy safely and efficiently. We help you identify important factors to consider while taking anticoagulants, including:
- Dietary considerations
- How to identify adverse side effects
- How the medication works
- Importance of regular blood testing
- Medication interaction
- Reason for taking an anticoagulant
- Safety issues
We provide blood tests and medication adjustments during your appointments.
Treatments We Offer
At the anticoagulation clinic, you’ll see an experienced pharmacist or registered nurse for safe, convenient care. You’ll receive:
- Immediate results of a “finger-stick” international normalized ratio (INR) test (shows how your blood is clotting)
- Information on possible interactions between Warfarin (Coumadin) and other medications, vitamins or herbal remedies
- Information and monitoring parameters for Direct Oral Anticoagulants
- Information about what to expect with your heart condition
- Nutrition recommendations
- On-the-spot blood thinner dosing and anticoagulation-focused assessments
- Tips on safety behaviors to use when your blood does not clot well
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Services & Specialties
When needed, your vascular specialist will work with other subspecialty providers at Beverly Hospital to ensure you have the care you need to feel your very best. Depending on your needs, you may also see:
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