Heparin
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Heparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots. Heparin is used to treat and prevent blood clots in the veins, arteries, or lung. It is also used before surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots.
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This video explains heparin, an anticoagulant or blood thinner that prevents the formation of blood clots. It covers its use to treat and prevent blood clots in the veins, arteries, or lung, and its use before surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Key points
- Defines heparin as an anticoagulant that prevents blood clot formation
- Covers treatment and prevention of clots in veins, arteries, or lung
- Covers use before surgery to reduce clot risk
Video Overview
This video presents “Heparin” — Heparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots. Heparin is used to treat and prevent blood clots in the veins, arteries, or lung. It is also used before surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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