Services
Anticoagulation and Thrombosis Care
Monitoring for patients on anticoagulants
If you have a condition that requires an anticoagulant, it’s important to take your medication correctly to mitigate risks such as internal or uncontrollable bleeding. That’s why our Visalia Medical Clinic offers expert guidance and supervision from physicians and nurse practitioners who are specially trained in anticoagulation therapy. With our help, you can manage your condition with less risk and greater peace of mind.
Complete anticoagulation services
From helping you select and refill your medications to monitoring your dosing and educating you, our staff offers a full range of support to ensure you remain safe and healthy. This includes:
Frequently asked questions
Learn more about anticoagulants and who needs them below.
What are anticoagulants?
Anticoagulants are a group of medicines that prevent or treat harmful blood clots that are caused by certain health conditions. These medications include:
- Warfarin, Jantoven (Coumadin)
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
- Apixaban (Eliquis)
- Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
- Edoxaban (Savaysa)
- Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
- Fondaparinux (Arixtra)
Who needs anticoagulation therapy and supervision?
Conditions that are treated with anticoagulation medications are primarily cardiovascular diseases, conditions, or interventions, including:
- Atrial fibrillation
- Heart valve replacement
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Your primary care physician or cardiologist will determine if your condition requires anticoagulation therapy, and will likely refer you to us for prescriptions, follow-up care, and supervision.