Warfarin in pe
Common Questions and Answers about Warfarin in pe
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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.
We are pretty sure the PE origionated in her foot as a she had a sharp pain in her heel/ ankle for a few days prior to it just dissappearing, she thought she had just banged herself. She has always clotted quickly for example if she ever had a blood test or cut herself it was always stopped before it got started. The reason for this clot speed is unknown. When they measured her clot rate it was something like 0.5 and on 10mg warfarin daily it is sitting around 1.3- 1.6 at best.
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.
Was dx with post partum cardiomyopathy, then PE in Dec 2005/Jan 2006. I have HTN is well controlled. Asthma, an unconfirmed dx of inclusion body myositis or polymyositis (dx at the same time during hospitalizations), I was on steroid treatment, so did not do the muscle biopsy. All dx were backed up by clinical picture and bloodwork. Also anemic ++.
I have just had my annual blood work results come in, and my cholesterol is rising, inspite of dietary changes.
These both prompted me to go back to my GP and insist on a D Dimer test. I got the results today and sure enough, I have another PE. I’ve been in hospital today and had X-rays heart trace, bloods taken and tomorrow I am having scans including a VQ scan. I started on the clot busting injections today. I would just like to thank you very much for your advice and help. If it wasn’t for these two replies I could’ve died.
Thank you so very much!
It was at that point the PE was found. They discovered 2 blood clots in my lungs. I was immediately put on Heparin and admitted. From my ER visit I ended up being there for 5 days. Within those days I had several other tests done. More MRIs, 2 types echocardigrams, More Doppler studies of my legs and arms.More Cat scans. Plenty of blood tests. I was sent home with a prescription for Warfarin and given instructions. The cause for my PE was never found.
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.
In the case of the nose simply sprayed in if bleed in minor, or sprayed on cotton balls and that are then inserted in the nose to block flow. This may be enough to stop the bleeding, if not it would still be an aid in the trip to the hospital.
Sorry if I went off target, but given you are having what appears to be internal bleeding you may want to consider having emergency first-aid tools on had should you cut yourself (I do that) or have a nose bleed for any reason.
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?
There is no guarantee that it is gone. In fact it is likely that the clot may not be gone. Having a blood clot in one’s lung is a very serious situation. Your doctors should make every effort to identify the source of the blood clot and the reason(s) for its formation. This is a very treatable medical condition and you should currently and for some weeks or even months to come, be on an anti-coagulant medicine to thin your blood.
Three pulmonary emboli within a 2 year period is a serious problem, assuming that each has been confirmed. It is good that you are on Coumadin® (warfarin) but, a detailed attempt to discover the factors that have predisposed you to thrombosis and embolization, such a comprehensive diagnostic investigation, should be initiated without delay.
There is no direct connection between pulmonary emboli and tuberculosis (TB), including skin test conversion.
I was in the hospital for 4 weeks on Hem and then warfarin. I have not smoked or taken birth control for almost a year since the life event with a pulmonary emb in my lungs and liver which happened last June. Two weeks ago I started to smoke again and I have noticed certain changes... more headaces, vomiting, constipation, depression at times, sudden euphoria and etc. What can or will happen to me if I continue to smoke? Please be honest. thank you for your time in answering this question.
I am limited somewhat to what I can take due to being on anticoagulants. I had a PE in 2006 after a miscarriage, and was diagnosed about a month ago with three different blood clotting disorders. (Am currently on Lovenox and will be switching back to warfarin soon.) Am presently trying 50MG Tramadol (one every six hours) to try and abort this current migraine, but it doesn't seem to help much.
I generally do avoid what you've mentioned.
my mother underwent for the valve replacemet(mitral valve and tissue valve)before two years.suddenly she got blood clot in her leg.she ask to use warfarin to remove the blood clot.now she is getng back to normal.may i knw why was it happened suddenly and will it occur in fucture? will this lead to stroke? doctor saying cox of the heart rhythm problem.
is that occuring cox of her valve?
I see this is an old post. However, I do hope you managed to cope o.k. with the pain?- I also have Pectus excavatum (PE) and am wanting to start a family but have never had surgery for the PE (I didn't even know anything about it until mid 20's) I'm now 42, 43 yrs old in July and have never had any children before (for various reasons.)
The PE is certainly deep enough to warrant surgery but I got scared and didn't get any in the end because I heard it was more risky in an adult.
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