title: Current concepts in anticoagulation.
abstract: Anticoagulation therapy continues to evolve as more precise indications for its use are recognized. With adoption of the international normalized ratio, safer and more effective application is in the offing. Newer uses are discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Berkman
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000188:drug therapy; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin