New system for testing mechanical heart valves. Self-monitoring at home of anti-vitamin K therapy means greater freedom for the patient
Svensson, P.J.; Follrud, C.; Thulin, L.; Berntorp, E.
Lakartidningen 96(20): 2478-2482
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-7205 PMID: 10380493 Document Number: 503914
Self-monitoring of anti-vitamin K treatment by patients with heart valve prostheses is a good alternative to hospital control. Self-monitoring at home allows patients more freedom and opportunity to take greater responsibility for their treatment. Experience from over a years' complication-free treatment of 12 patients is reported in the article.
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