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Low-dose warfarin prevents recurrent thromboembolism
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Low-intensity warfarin (target international normalized ratio [INR], 1.5–2.0) effectively prevents recurrent venous thromboembolism without increasing the risk of major bleeding when used long-term for secondary prophylaxis. This is a reasonable approach following at least 3 to 12 months of full-intensity warfarin after the initial thromboembolic event.

 
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Ridker PM, Goldhaber SZ, Danielson E, et al. Long-term, low-intensity warfarin therapy for the prevention of recurrent venous thromboembolism. N Engl J Med 2003; 348:1425–1434.

Mary-Beth Fennell Plum, PharmD
Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond.

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Mary-Beth Fennell Plum, PharmD
Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond.

[email protected].

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Ridker PM, Goldhaber SZ, Danielson E, et al. Long-term, low-intensity warfarin therapy for the prevention of recurrent venous thromboembolism. N Engl J Med 2003; 348:1425–1434.

Mary-Beth Fennell Plum, PharmD
Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond.

[email protected].

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PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

Low-intensity warfarin (target international normalized ratio [INR], 1.5–2.0) effectively prevents recurrent venous thromboembolism without increasing the risk of major bleeding when used long-term for secondary prophylaxis. This is a reasonable approach following at least 3 to 12 months of full-intensity warfarin after the initial thromboembolic event.

 
PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

Low-intensity warfarin (target international normalized ratio [INR], 1.5–2.0) effectively prevents recurrent venous thromboembolism without increasing the risk of major bleeding when used long-term for secondary prophylaxis. This is a reasonable approach following at least 3 to 12 months of full-intensity warfarin after the initial thromboembolic event.

 
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