duration of warfarin for pe

I had a severe DVT and took warfarin for six months. I was taken off it per my former MD and then had a near-fatal PE from another clot! I was taking aspirin when I had the PE. If you read the literature, even therapeutic levels of warfarin won't guarantee preventing subsequent clots. If I were you, I'd get the second opinion but STAY ON WARFARIN FOR LIFE and make the necessary adjustments. I also have no known genetic predispositions to DVT.

0), age ≥ 65, highly variable INRs, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, hypertension, cerebrovascular disease, serious heart disease, anemia, malignancy, trauma, renal insufficiency, concomitant drugs (see PRECAUTIONS), and long duration of warfarin therapy. Regular monitoring of INR should be performed on all treated patients. Those at high risk of bleeding may benefit from more frequent INR monitoring, careful dose adjustment to desired INR, and a shorter duration of therapy.

I am a 34-year-old with a new onset of migraines since five months. (They seem to occur once monthly for about a day in duration around the time of ovulation.) Few (less than five) punctate areas of abnormal T2 prolongation in the subcortical white matter of the left frontal lobe and left external capsule without restricted diffusion or hemorrhage. Remainder of the study is unremarkable without an intracranial mass, mass effect or midline shift. No evidence of hydrocephalus.

A broncoscopy followed and three weeks later the results of both biopsys and flush came back inconclusive, so my friend now has to go for a further broncoscopy under ultrasound guidance. The letter informing her of this now states she has a 'swelling' on her lung. She seems ok but is breathless on slight excertion is on warfarin and heperin has recently stopped.

Is it common to have a PE with no evidence of a DVT? Am I realisticly looking at Lovenox for the rest of my life? I am a 32 year old male with no prior history and according to the doctors in good health. A few women on my mother's side have had DVT's around childbirth, but to my knowledge, noone has shown any genetic predisposition that can be identified.

I had a dvt with a pe in 2000,im on warfarin for life.i have 2 negative blood proteins..I've tried to understand the concept of how when the days you take it.when does it show on my blood inr..so if I take my 7mgs on whensday will that show on my inr..ive been on this med 16 yrs now, I still cant figure how to make my vit k concesent,to be below 90 mcg a day..I will post some more questions here another time, as I seem to have many..

hello, I had dvt in my left leg, no clotting factors, after 6 months on warfarin it dissolved. If it doesn't dissolve or reabsorb & there is danger of PE, you can maybe have something inserted higher up to stop it from ever going into your lungs. Yes there is a danger of PE while you're on warfarin but it is much less than if you're not because hopefully it is going to dissolve over time. You need to be closely monitored to keep your inr between 2 & 3. 2.2 is good.

I was on warfarin for 6 months and I went off it a month ago as the left leg showed to be dissolved and free of the clot. As I went off warfarin the symptoms of tingling/pain, muscle spasm and blood flowing around in my calfs and pooling in my feet worsened. I have been wearing compression hose the whole time and I was told to go to a lighter compression now. the pain is much improved from when I first had the dvt but it is still not gone.

I have read many blogs and forums stating that users of warfarin have experienced this same side affect. Of course, my doctor and pharmacist are not aware of such a side affect and are not able to do anything to help. I have been running 25 miles a week and maintaining a daily caloric intake of less than 1000 calories. No weight loss in 2 weeks and gained 3 pounds!! Will I stop gaining weight due to warfarin and wondering if it will drop easily after discontinuing use.

What should I do about my recent cholesterol numbers (fasting numbers), aside from more strict dietary approach. I eat a good low fat,low salt, fresh vege/fruit, cereal diet already. Also can you give me guidelines on the ann heart check with the cardiomyopathy. My EF is 53%, per stress test late last year. I was in heart failure when I got sick. I get min swelling in my lower legs, I gain 5lbs overnight when I miss a lasix dose.

It is in my left upper quadrant. My doc did say last week that it can’t be another PE as I’ve not had any leg symptoms of DVT. Should I go back to my doc or try sit this out and hope the pain settles. I can’t sleep and am struggling to work now. THanks in advance for any advice .

Hey, all, I have a question about warfarin. I have to take it for three months since I just had an ablation, and I am wondering if any of you women out there have experienced any heavy periods while being on it. I'm freaked out because I used to have heavy periods, although they got lighter after I started exercising regularly. I'm due around February 20th.

9 Months ago I had a DVT, Which broke off and became a PE. The DVT was in my Left Knee, and after 3 months of using Warfarin and several Ultrasounds and VQ Scans Later I was diagnosed as Fine and no more need for the Warfarin.

The pain started very suddenly, with sharp pains every time i took a breath, movement and fluttering sensations when still. I was in hospital for over a week and was put on warfarin for six months. I am still very concerned as it is now 6 weeks later and i am still experiencing pains in my chest, sometimes sharp but mainly like a dull, heavy sensation. I am on morphine 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg at night and oramorph in the day when necessary, if the pain worsens.

Usually people with a history of blood clots will be on warfarin for the rest of their life. Im not sure of any other meds you are taking but dizziness and nausea is a common side effect of many meds. Especially meds for heart and blood pressure. And it has been a hot summer..are you getting enough fluids. Nausea, dizziness and diarrhea are symptoms of heat exhaustion and electrolyte imbalances. Lastly, do you drink alcohol or take drugs recreationally? Suffer from stress or anxiety?

After someone has a pulmonary embolus they need warfarin for at least 6 months to prevent further pulmonary emboli. Warfarin for this indication is far better than aspirin. The reason to take the warfarin as one dose in the evening is that the blood tests (INR) are frequently done in the AM and then the dose can be altered that same evening if the INR indicates a change is needed.

She had a pulmonary embolism last week (no known cause) and is currently receiving warfarin and heparin injections. I am concerned that these drugs may not be suitable for an AVM person. She hasn't yet seen a consultant to determine treatment options for the AVM. I also wonder whether the PE could be connected to the AVM. Does anyone have a similar experience or some advice about whether there are alternatives or I am worrying about nothing?

I have been on Warfarin for about 15 years at the 5 mg level per day. I need clot prevention because I suffer from Atrial Fibrillation. I have not had any real problems, lucky me. My monthly test of INR usually comes in near 2.5 but rarely at 3.1 or thereabouts which raises concerns, but no over problems. Last week a awoke with a bleeding noise (it has been unusually cold in New Jersey USA this year) and that may have been the driver.

It seems to me that the Neurolgist I was seeing would of know the difference between the lesions for MS and Ischemia. I was told it was a good thing I was on Coumadin NOW, seeing I had this. A chance of me having a stoke is not uncommon, and I could of had a clot form in my brain as well. My theraputic levels are suppose to be between 2-3. Sometimes they get down to 1.6 !! I feel fortunate not to have had anything happen to me knowing what I do now.

Some people have inherited blood clotting disorders, for others it is situational such as at the time of hospitalization for any reason or following surgery. Sometimes the cause can be related to medicine, such as birth control pills. And, sometimes it can be related to another, underlying and perhaps quiet and undiagnosed, medical condition. This is no time for any uncertainty regarding the cause of the clot or its optimum treatment.

I have been on warfarin for many years, and recall in my down-hill skiing days taking a spill that made me think "concussion", but after a few minutes I seemed to be fine. Hum, maybe this is what is wrong with my memory : ( Since the end of 2007 I have been in permanent AFib too. To your question, yes, I have hit an banged my head a number of times and I have not had any bleeding related problems, related to warfarin or just to accidents.

I have been in Afib for 3 years straight now and I have also been on Warfarin for that same period of time. Some doctors will prescribe an 81 mg coated tablet of aspirin as an alternative to Warfarin if your risk factors are not that great. My suggestion is to get as many opinions as you can and don't let anyone tell you different.

There is no direct connection between pulmonary emboli and tuberculosis (TB), including skin test conversion. Yes, the prophylactic administration of isoniazid (INH) for a TB chest conversion may cause inflammation of the liver, but does so in a minority of individuals taking the medicine. However, there is also the risk of liver inflammation due to the medicine Crestor® (rosuvastatin) and it is conceivable that there could be an additive effect of Crestor® (rosuvastatin) and INH.

The answer to that would be extremely important as it could lead to an unsuspected diagnosis and could also influence the type and duration of drug therapy you should be on The second question relates to the adequacy of the anticoagulation you should be receiving. That must be confirmed on an ongoing basis.

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