"I will call the provider to get a prescription for discontinuing the intravenous heparin today.”.

"Warfarin takes several days to work, so the intravenous heparin will be used until the warfarin reaches a therapeutic level.”.

"Both heparin and warfarin work together to dissolve the clots.”.

"The intravenous heparin increases the effects of the warfarin and decreases the length of your hospital stay.”. .