Help Manage Minor Bleeds From Antithrombotics

September 2020

Patients using an antithrombotic may be alarmed by "nuisance bleeding"...nosebleeds, prolonged bleeding from a small cut, etc.

This isn't typically serious...or a reason to stop therapy.

Share tips to prevent bleeding, such as using a saline spray to keep the nasal passages moist...an electric razor to avoid nicks while shaving...and a soft toothbrush to prevent bleeding gums.

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