The Cardiovascular Group
2410 Atherhold Rd.
Lynchburg, VA 24501-1709
Patients taking anticoagulant (coumadin/warfarin) medication require close monitoring of lab work in order to be certain that they are receiving the correct amount of medication. Nurse practitioners, under precise guidelines from the physicians monitor lab work and adjust the dosage of the medication as necessary.
Our Coumadin Clinic provides the following services by appointment:
Collect blood from a finger stick
Provides results within two minutes
Update records of dosing history, drug interactions and any side effects
Notify physicians of any changes or side effects
Make necessary changes to coumadin dose
Coordinate anticoagulant dosing during surgeries, dental work, etc.
Please let us know if we may release your blood values and other tests to your spouse or anyone else you may choose.
Patients taking anticoagulant (coumadin/warfarin) medication require close monitoring of lab work in order to be certain that they are receiving the correct amount of medication. Nurse practitioners, under precise guidelines from the physicians monitor lab work and adjust the dosage of the medication as necessary.
