Legs of an 82 year old male patient showing a purpuric (petechial) rash from taking too much warfarin drug for atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbea

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Legs of an 82 year old male patient showing a purpuric (petechial) rash from taking too much warfarin drug for atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat). These red petechial spots are due to minute haemorrhages of blood vessels from this anti-clotting drug.

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