Can patients safely monitor their own blood thinners after heart valve surgery?
NCT ID NCT00506870
First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether people with mechanical heart valves can safely and cost-effectively monitor their own blood thinning medication at home instead of going to a clinic. About 919 adults who recently had valve surgery took part. The goal was to see if self-monitoring reduces complications like bleeding or clots and lowers healthcare costs.
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Pôle Cardio-Thoracique - Hôpital Cardiologique du Haut-Lévêque - CHU de Bordeaux - Avenue de Magellan
Pessac, 33604, France
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