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Thanks to CoaguChek® you have the
reassurance and peace of mind of always
knowing your INR value when needed.
Patient self-monitoring enables more regular
checks and dosage adjustment if necessary,
therefore improving the time spent within
your therapeutic range.
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You can manage your anticoagulation
therapy wherever you are, whatever you do.
There’s no need to change your routine
to fit in clinic appointments.
If you want to make sure you are in
complete control of your anticoagulation
therapy, start patient self-monitoring to
make this a reality.
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