To be effective, warfarin must be administered to maintain a prescribed level of anticoagulation (measured by a blood test called "lNR"). Close monitoring of warfarin is required to maintain and not exceed this level of anticoagulation. Excessive anticoagulation could potentially put the patient at risk for unnecessary bleeding complications.

Blood tests are done regularly depending on the individual response to drug regimen and warfarin dosage is adjusted, as needed. Anticoagulation clinics are located at both surgeries (please check the weekly timetables).

Dr Ahmed is the clinical lead in this area for the Practice.