Anticoagulants: TYSK (Questions and Answers)

The book introduces anticoagulants, often called blood thinners, and distinguishes them from antiplatelet drugs. Readers will learn how anticoagulants help prevent clots, how they can also break down existing clots, and why conditions such as atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, thrombophilia, and antiphospholipid syndrome increase clotting risks.

It describes complications linked to blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, transient ischemic attack, myocardial infarction, and gangrene. The book also explains the main types of anticoagulants such as vitamin K antagonists, low molecular weight heparins, and direct oral anticoagulants.

Side effects are clearly outlined, from bleeding problems such as nosebleeds and gum bleeding to more serious risks like blood in urine, blood in stool, or vomiting blood. Other effects such as indigestion, rashes, headaches, hair loss, jaundice, necrosis, and gangrene are also discussed.

This book will be of interest to students, healthcare workers, and readers who want to learn about anticoagulants, their uses, side effects, and their connection to blood clots.