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warfarin (coumadin) management guidelines

Managing a patient on warfarin (coumadin) can be very tricky, as warfarin metabolism is very complex and affected by many factors including genetics, food, medical problems and current medications.  Moreover, the therapeutic window is often relatively narrow–usually in the range of INR = 2.0 to 3.5. 
If you are managing a patient starting or on warfarin, here [...]

statins, your cholesterol and your heart

According to a study in the Nov. 6 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (PM Ridker et al), healthy men and women with normal cholesterol levels may significantly reduce their risk of developing or dying from heart disease (including chest pain, coronary bypass grafting or stenting), heart attacks and stroke by taking a crestor, a member of the [...]