The Section of Hematology/Oncology provides an anticoagulation service for outpatients who are taking warfarin (Coumadin), heparin and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). The service aims to:
Provide outpatient management of appropriately screened patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) therefore avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.
Provide anticoagulation and monitoring for patients with atrial fibrillation, artificial heart valves, deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolus, strokes and cardiomyopathy.
Monitor and manage pregnant women with deep venous thrombosis as well as those women who require anticoagulation to prevent deep venous thrombosis while pregnant.
Provide expertise in testing and management of patients with tendencies to develop blood clots (hypercoagulable states) as well as in patients with bleeding tendencies.
Provide education to patients and their families.
The anticoagulation service is located on the Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Centers campus on the 2nd floor of the Cancer Center. Physicians may refer patients by calling the service at 860-714-4732 or 860-714-5592 and by completing a referral form.
