The coagulation pathway and approaches to anticoagulation -- Common clinical indications for anticoagulation -- The vitamin K antagonists and their limitations -- Haemorrhage risks, patient perspectives, and quality-of-life issues -- New oral anticoagulants -- Future directions.

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