Self-monitoring and self-management of oral anticoagulation.

BACKGROUND: The introduction of portable monitors (point-of-care devices) for the management of patients on oral anticoagulation allows self-testing by the patient at home. Patients who self-test can either adjust their medication according to a pre-determined dose-INR schedule (self-management) or...

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Main Authors: Garcia-Alamino, J, Ward, A, Alonso-Coello, P, Perera, R, Bankhead, C, Fitzmaurice, D, Heneghan, C
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado: 2010