It has been a while since I posted on Coagulation Conversation, but I have a series of posts planned on Factor V Leiden over the next few months. These should help you understand this condition and how it affects you. You may have seen my introductory post about this last year. I have a personal interest in this as it affects my family. However, to get back into … [Read more...]
What’s in your blood? – Q & A
Have you ever wondered how your anti-coagulant drugs work? Well, it's all related to the not-so-scary science of coagulation. Student doctors often run screaming from this topic as it can be very complex with seemingly endless nonsensical Roman numerals that make up the biochemistry of the clotting cascade. But we’re here to make it simple, by going at it in bite sized … [Read more...]
Do you have an MD in jargon juggling?
Have you ever tried reading your medical notes and been completely stumped by some terms? Or can you understand complex medical terms without pause? Here are 10 medical terms related to coagulation issues. Just click on the term to see what they mean and see if you can score a perfect 10/10 (MD level!). [su_spoiler title="1. Melaena" … [Read more...]
Can you pass the OAK test? answers
If you're on warfarin you may be interested in the 20 multiple choice question OAK test (Oral Anticoagulation Knowledge test). It was developed in Maryland, US in 2006 by Zeolla. It was validated in the US and later in Malaysia, which means it is a trustworthy test for finding out how much people understand about taking warfarin. The pass score is 15 or more out of 20. You … [Read more...]
Can you pass the OAK test? part 2
If you're on warfarin you may be interested in the 20 multiple choice question OAK test (Oral Anticoagulation Knowledge test). It was developed in Maryland, US in 2006 by Zeolla. It was validated in the US and later in Malaysia, which means it is a trustworthy test for finding out how much people understand about taking warfarin. The pass score is 15 or more out of 20. You … [Read more...]
Can you pass the OAK test? 64% can’t
If you're on warfarin you may be interested in the 20 multiple choice question OAK test (Oral Anticoagulation Knowledge test). It was developed in Maryland, US in 2006 by Zeolla. It was validated in the US and later in Malaysia, which means it is a trustworthy test for finding out how much people understand about taking warfarin. The pass score is 15 or more out of 20. You … [Read more...]
Frivolous Friday Quiz – Do you know your INR from your MVR?
When you’re taking anticoagulants, it’s amazing how quickly you pick up medical jargon, especially if it's related to your own condition, But as these acronyms cover all conditions related to coagulation there will probably be some you don’t know. Take our quiz and see if your score out of ten makes you Coagulation Conqueror (Score 7+), Coagulation Competent (Score … [Read more...]
Quiz – Old or New – What’s best for you?
If you’re taking anti-coagulant pills, you have a choice between warfarin or one of the New Oral Anti-Coagulants (NOAC) such as Pradaxa/dabigatran, Xarelto/rivaroxaban or Eliquis/apixaban. We’ve chosen Pradaxa/dabigatran as the representative of the NOACs for this quiz. How much do you know about their differences? Completing this quiz may help you realise why either one is … [Read more...]
Coagulation Essentials Quiz – How clot savvy are you?
It’s amazing how quickly you pick up medical jargon once you’re taking anticoagulants. You’ll probably surprise yourself with how many of these key terms you understand. Score yourself out of ten Less than 4 – Coagulation Crisis 4 to 6 – Coagulation Competent 7+ - Coagulation Conqueror Lets get started: Just say what you think the term means, then … [Read more...]