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Pharmacist Help AF Patients the Right Blood Thinner

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 Pharmacist, discusses Atrial Fibrillation, stroke prevention and how a pharmacist can help AFib patients choose the right blood thinner.

 Pharmacist, discusses Atrial Fibrillation, stroke prevention and how a pharmacist can help AFib patients choose the right blood thinner.

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Featuring Bill Semchuk, BSP, M.Sc., Pharm D, FCSHP, Pharmacist

Duration: 3 minutes, 8 seconds

Presenter: Mr. Bill Semchuk, Pharmacist, Regina, SK

Local Practitioners: Pharmacist

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Erita Habtom

Erita Habtom

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Mr. Bill Semchuk

Mr. Bill Semchuk

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Ms. Cristina Alarcon

Ms. Cristina Alarcon

BSc. (Pharm)
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How A Pharmacist Can Help AF Patients Choose the Right Blood Thinner

Questions
 
True
False
1

Patients are more likely to take a new type of blood thinner correctly when a pharmacist is involved.

2

It is estimated that adherence to chronic medications is around 80%.

Explanation:

It is estimated that adherence to chronic medications is around 50%.

3

Blood thinners keep blood clots from forming or getting bigger.

4

The most commonly prescribed anticoagulant is warfarin.

5

Blood thinners won't cause you to bleed more than usual if you injure yourself.

Explanation:

Blood thinners will cause you to bleed more than usual if you injure yourself.

Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention

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Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention

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