title: Treatment of the patient receiving Coumadin anticoagulant therapy.
abstract: Minimizing the risk of bleeding as well as the risk of thromboembolism in dental patients being treated with anticoagulants is a common challenge for practitioners. This article features tips on evaluating and managing these patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Illinois College of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Rada
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lamberghini
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin