Analysis of anticoagulant therapy of one case of atrial fibrillation combined with diabetes mellitus
- Author:
Dong-Dong YUAN
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Anticoagulation; Atrial fibrillation; Case analysis; Diabetes mellitus; Warfarin
- From: Chinese Pharmaceutical Journal 2014;49(11):948-950
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To explore the key points of work for clinical pharmacists in individualized anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation. METHODS: The pharmacists participated in the development of the regimen of warfarin anticoagulation and its supervision for prevention of embolism complications in one case of aged patient with non valvular disease combined with diabetes. RESULTS: The anticoagulant intensity and the combination regiment of warfarin with heparin were determined according to the characteristics of the patient. Patient self-monitoring and awareness of influencing factors were improved through the medical education by clinical pharmacists. CONCLUSION: Design of individualized medication regimen and medication supervision should be the breakthrough point of clinical pharmacists.
