Patients visiting the Anticoagulation Clinic are typically on warfarin medicine to prevent blood clots and need regular and extensive medical management and monitoring. Gifford’s Anticoagulation Clinic provides patients with blood clotting disorders education, advice and regular check-ups they need to remain safe and healthy while on blood thinners, including:
- Blood tests to determine how fast blood is clotting
- Medication adjustments based on blood test results
- Help understanding blood test results
- Tips for staying safe while on blood thinners, such as
- Preventing personal injury
- What to do in the case of a fall
- First aid for nosebleeds
- Medication safety
- Diet advice
- Health education and advice
