Anticoagulation Clinics

If you take anticoagulants (blood thinners), we can help you get the most out of your treatment. The anticoagulation clinics at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health help you maximize the benefits of blood thinners and prevent side effects or complications.

Our team provides exceptional care for people who take any type of blood thinner, including warfarin, heparin and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Highlights of our care include:

• Specialized team: Pharmacists with training in anticoagulation and heart disease management provide your care. We help you achieve the best results from your medications with a customized care plan, ongoing monitoring and compassionate support.

• Award-winning care: Our team includes trusted experts who have earned national recognition. U.S. News & World Report ranks our cardiac, heart and vascular surgery program No. 1 in Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and Oregon for the 2023-2024 award period. We also hold a Cardiac Care Outcomes Assessment Program Performance Recognition Award from the Foundation for Health Care Quality.

• Seamless care: We make your anticoagulation treatment care easier by communicating with your other medical providers. We give them all relevant information about your medications and anticoagulation treatment to ensure you receive safe, seamless care.

• Convenient locations: With multiple clinics across the Puget Sound, it’s easier to find care near your home or work. Find an anticoagulation clinic near you.

We offer the full range of anticoagulation treatment services in several convenient locations across the Puget Sound. We provide:

• Dose adjustments: Anticoagulants are not one-size-fits-all, and your needs can change over time. We monitor your results and adjust the dose when needed.
• Drug safety checks: Our skilled pharmacists review all your prescription and over-the-counter medications for potentially harmful drug interactions.
• Education: Our compassionate team answers your questions and empowers you to learn about your anticoagulant regimen. 
• Lab tests: When needed, our team performs blood tests to check how well your treatment is working. We provide same-day results for quick answers.

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm) that can increase your risk of stroke. Many people with AFib take anticoagulants to reduce this risk.

If you have AFib but can’t take anticoagulants, left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) may be an option. This minimally invasive procedure reduces your stroke risk and allows you to stop taking blood thinners. The interventional cardiologists at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health are among the region’s most experienced in this leading-edge procedure. Learn more about LAAC and our comprehensive AFib treatments.

Contact us to learn more about anticoagulation care or to schedule an appointment.

Find an anticoagulation clinic near you.