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Clinical Effectiveness Of Inr Patient Self-Testing: Adults On Warfarin Therapy In Private Practice, Anisa Munshi
Clinical Effectiveness Of Inr Patient Self-Testing: Adults On Warfarin Therapy In Private Practice, Anisa Munshi
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Background: Warfarin is the most commonly prescribed oral anticoagulant for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism. Due to its narrow therapeutic index, warfarin requires close monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) to ensure proper anticoagulation control and safety. INRs outside of this range are strongly associated with an increased risk of major bleeding, thromboembolic events, and death. Patient self-testing (PST) using a point-of-care device allows patients to monitor INR results at home. Evidence shows that PST improves the clinical outcomes of warfarin therapy compared to usual care, which includes laboratory INR monitoring. Purpose: To compare the clinical effectiveness …