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Anticoagulation Medication:
Oral anticoagulation medications, are typically prescribed to patients to
avoid unwanted clots. The patient’s blood clotting time must be monitored
to ensure that their dosage is correct.
Oral anti-coagulation medication is prescribed to patients with acute and
chronic conditions including, but not limited to: congestive heart failure,
atrial fibrillation, prosthetic heart valve, myocardial infarction, joint
replacement, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, thrombotic
stroke, coronary-artery, disease, cancer and venous thromboembolism.
Important Information Regarding Manual
The purpose of the Coag-Sense Prothrombin Time (PT)/INR Monitoring
System User Manual is to help you understand your Coag-Sense PT/INR
system, its parts, and its intended function. It provides you with the
information you need to perform a PT test with the Coag-Sense PT/INR
system.
The Coag-Sense system should only be used with a doctor’s
prescription. Do not adjust your medication without talking with
your doctor or health care professional.
You must complete proper training on the Coag-Sense PT/INR system
before you begin using the system. It is also important to read this entire
User Manual and the inserts that come with the disposable Coag-Sense
test strips. This User Manual has different formats and symbols to
distinguish warnings, notes, and meter buttons.
WARNING: This symbol indicates a warning or
precaution. Please read and understand all warnings and
precautions. They tell you about potential safety hazards and
situations that may cause injury.