title: Heparin and warfarin therapy. Recommendations concerning efficacy and safety.
abstract: Heparin and warfarin are antithrombotic agents effective against venous thrombosis as well as pulmonic and systemic emboli. They can exert a favorable effect on mortality and morbidity in a diverse group of illnesses associated with thrombosis. Proper use of these agents will increase their efficacy and diminish the risk of serious hemorrhage.
mesh_terms: D003374:Coumarins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced; D006487:Hemostasis / Q000187:drug effects; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013997:Time Factors; D014859:Warfarin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D003374:Coumarins; D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin