Journal article
Evaluation of a Portable Prothrombin Time Monitor for Home Use by Patients Who Require Long-term Oral Anticoagulant Therapy
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The anticoagulant activity of warfarin sodium is monitored by the prothrombin time (PT). The introduction of a portable PT monitor has raised the possibility that patients could reduce the inconvenience of anticoagulant therapy by measuring their PT at home. We performed this study to determine the feasibility and accuracy of home use of the portable PT monitor.
METHODS: A prospective cohort study was performed in consecutive …
Authors
Anderson DR; Harrison L; Hirsh J
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 153, No. 12, pp. 1441–1447
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
June 28, 1993
DOI
10.1001/archinte.1993.00410120027004
ISSN
2168-6106