The progress of prothrombin time measurement

Warfarin is the most widely used medicine for oral anticoagulant therapy (OAT). It inhibits the synthesis of coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X in the liver and results in the production of inactive or partially active versions of these factors. Inactive coagulation factors interfere with prothr...

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Main Author: Juha Eero Horsti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2009-12-01
Series:Hematology Reports
Subjects:
INR
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/hr/article/view/394