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  1. Blood thinners: Can I still get blood clots? - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 11, 2025 · A blood thinner also can change the way other medicines work. For example, foods that are high in vitamin K can work against warfarin, but not other blood thinners. If you take a blood …

  2. Atrial fibrillation - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 14, 2026 · Blood thinners. Also called anticoagulants, these medicines help prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke. Blood thinners include warfarin (Jantoven), apixaban (Eliquis), dabigatran …

  3. Easy bruising: Why does it happen? - Mayo Clinic

    May 30, 2025 · These medicines sometimes are called blood-thinners. Anti-platelet agents, such as clopidogrel (Plavix), prasugrel (Effient) and ticagrelor (Brilinta). Some antibiotics and antidepressants …

  4. Warfarin diet: What foods should I avoid? - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 4, 2024 · Warfarin is a blood-thinning medicine that helps treat and prevent blood clots. There's no special diet for people who take warfarin. But some foods and drinks can make it harder for warfarin …

  5. CBD: Safe and effective? - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 6, 2022 · CBD can also interact with other medications you're taking, such as blood thinners. Another cause for concern is the unreliability of the purity and dosage of CBD in products. A recent …

  6. Cardioversion - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 28, 2024 · You need someone to drive you home. After cardioversion, you get blood-thinning medicines to prevent blood clots. You typically take these medicines for several weeks. You need …

  7. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 11, 2022 · There are three main goals to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment. Prevent the clot from getting bigger. Prevent the clot from breaking loose and traveling to the lungs. Reduce the …

  8. Anticoagulants or “blood thinners” are used to treat or prevent blood clots in the legs, lungs, or other parts of the body, and to prevent strokes. These medications affect the blood’s ability to clot, which …

  9. Nosebleeds: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    May 25, 2024 · Nosebleeds, also called epistaxis (ep-ih-STAK-sis), are common. They happen when the tender blood vessels in the nose break. Common nosebleed causes can include changes of season, …

  10. Prothrombin time test - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 3, 2024 · Home testing Home testing kits are available for people who have to take blood thinners for long periods and who have been trained in taking blood samples and testing them. Results …