MTM

Anticoagulation
Management Services

Why should you care?

 

Warfarin use must be closely monitored, as the degree of anticoagulation often changes depending on the patient’s diet, concurrent medications,
and ongoing illnesses. This variability can lead to clot formation or bleeding.

 

Blood samples need to be routinely monitored to ensure blood levels remain in therapeutic range.

 

What is Anticoagulation?

 

Warfarin, also known as Coumadin, is a blood thinner that is used to treat blood clots and lower the chance of blood clots forming or moving. Blood clots can cause stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary emboli (PE). Warfarin is prescribed to those with atrial fibrillation, have had a heart-valve replacement, and to treat patients with venous thromboembolism including DVT and/or PE.

 

An Anticoagulation Management Service (AMS) helps provide better patient outcomes and provides counseling and education for those patients on blood thinner medications such as Warfarin (Coumadin). In addition, anticoagulation clinics monitor other anticoagulants known as the Newer Oral Anticoagulants (NOAC’s) for potential drug interactions and other important clinical labs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do I need Anticoagulation therapy management?

You may need to take warfarin, or other anticoagulants, if you have been diagnosed with or treated
for one or more of the following conditions:

 

1. Atrial fibrillation (AFib)

2. Artificial heart valve

3. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

4. Pulmonary embolism (PE)

5. Prevention of blood clots e.g. genetic clotting disorders

6. Stroke

7. Heart Attack

 

Anticoagulation clinic locations

1049 Main Street

Springfield, MA 01103

Mondays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 

532 Sumner Avenue

Springfield, MA 01108

Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-5:00

 

 

Can't make it to the center? no problem.

Ask us about having a Visiting Nurse monitor you Coumadin (Warfarin) levels at home.

 

We offer MyChart for fast, easy communication with your Anticoagulation Service Provider.

Find a Medical Provider

413.739.1100

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