Warfarin for Deep Vein Thrombosis
Why It Is Used
Warfarin is used to prevent or treat Reference deep vein thrombosis Opens New Window and Reference pulmonary embolism Opens New Window.Reference 1
If you have a high risk of these problems, such as having a recent surgery, you might take warfarin for a short time, about a few weeks.
If you have had deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, you might take warfarin for a longer time, such as 3 months or longer. The length of time will vary based on your health.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Jeffrey S. Ginsberg, MD - Hematology |
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