Anticoagulants: Mechanism of Action

Basic, Organ-Based and Clinical Sciences

"Herbal and Natural Medicines with Antiplatelet Effects or Risk for Bleeding" table used with permission as described by Evidence-Based Medicine Consult at: https://www.ebmconsult.com/articles/how-to-use-images-tutorial

Used with Permission by EBM Consult. “Natural” Anticoagulants: (Commonly asked are the “G’s”: Garlic, Ginger, Gingko, Green tea + Vit E) *Remember that Ginseng speeds the metabolism of Warfarin and LOWERS the INR. at https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/73og45xudo4y3fk/Herbal%20Supplements%20with%20Antiplatelet%20Properties%20-%20EBM%20Consult.png

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See Table: Management of anticoagulant agents in the peri-bronchoscopic period

See Image: Coagulation Cascade and Anticoagulants

Herbal and Natural Medicines with Antiplatelet Effects or Risk for Bleeding

Anticoagulants, Lecturio.com

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2021

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Author

Peter Cooper, MD

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