Dr. Paul B. Poller

Dr. Paul B. Poller was a renowned British hematologist who specialized in blood clotting and anticoagulation therapy. He is best known for developing the "Poller factor," a modification to the standard International Normalized Ratio (INR) test, which improves the accuracy of blood thinning measurements, especially in complex cases. His work significantly enhanced the safety and effectiveness of anticoagulant medications like warfarin, helping patients manage blood clots more precisely. Dr. Poller's contributions have had a lasting impact on clinical practices involving blood clot prevention and treatment.