INR Medical abbreviation

INR is a medical abbreviation that stands for "international normalized ratio." It is a laboratory test that measures how quickly blood clots. INR is used to monitor the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin, in people who are at risk for blood clots. The INR test is used more...

DOAC Medical abbreviation

The abbreviation "DOAC" in a medical context stands for "Direct Oral Anticoagulant." DOACs are a group of medications that are used to prevent or treat blood clots. They work by inhibiting specific clotting factors in the blood, such as thrombin or factor Xa, thereby reducing the blood's ability more...

What does DOAC stand for in Medical

The abbreviation "DOAC" in a medical context stands for "Direct Oral Anticoagulant." DOACs are a group of medications that are used to prevent or treat blood clots. They work by inhibiting specific clotting factors in the blood, such as thrombin or factor Xa, thereby reducing the blood's ability more...