Lovenox and pt inr
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I would not be comfortable with having a mechanical mitral valve and an INR of 1, because an INR of 1 is the same as not being anticoagulated at all. Which brings up the question, was the result even correct? If you have been in range for a long time on a stable dose of coumadin, then what the heck happened to drop you down to the same INR as someone who is not even on coumadin at all? I would want to know either how my INR got so low, or if there is no known reason, was it a false result?
what does it mean when your inr is low and your pt is high I lso am anemic and for the last three weeks been receiving iron infusion treatments I', om 10 mg of coumadin everyday except tue and thurs i'm on 7.5 my pt is 15.6 and inr is 1.
I was diagnosed with lupus anticoagulant blood disorder. I have a leg full of clots that won't break up and go away. They have been treated for 3 years with warfarin, lovenox and cumadin. All to no avail. My gp doctor doesn't seem to have the knack to getting the INR levels stable. I've been at levels of 6 and 6.5 many times leading to ER transfusions. Last week it was 1.1 I'm worried because the symptoms are so much worse lately.
I went to the hospital for blood work and a cat scan. All turned up well. My blood reading was INR 1.83 and pro time 21.7. I am now experiencing lack of energy, slight fever. What can I do?
I am taking 2 mg of cumiden at this time (as of yesterday). I was taking 5 mg of cumiden and 100 mg of lovenox at 12 hour intervals for six days prior to this new dosage.
If your brother was hospitalized due to mini strokes he may have been given anticoagulants to dissolve clots and keep the blood thin. The side effect is bleeding. The bruise could be due to that. INR, bleeding time, clotting time etc should be done and he must consult his doctor immediately-ASAP as he could also be bleeding internally. Take care!
The only way to determine your individual dose is to test your INR at various dosages and see what dosage it is that keeps you in range.
I'm sorry your first surgery went badly. That happened to me, too, so I can relate. Now you need to find a surgeon who can fix the problem you have with your mitral valve. If you needed surgery before this, you need it even more now, because the valve is less functional now than it was before your surgery.
My understanding is that if your PT INR is above 2 then your a-fib is unlikely to generate a clot. The whole idea is to keep your PT INR score in the "theraputic" range of from 2 - 3. BTW, what anticoagulant are you taking? Coumadin (warfarin) is effective but you have to monitor your PT INR pretty closely. No one I know has been on other anticoagulants so I have no experience with them.
s and is in a nursing home. She also has problems with her protime/inr. I had a protime yesterday and the inr was 2.9. I have actually been in range the last three tests. It is a pain having to give up certain foods and be careful of the meds that interfere with coumadin.So many things interfere with the levels.....heat, cold, altitude....list goes on. Also if any type of surgery is required, such as a colonoscopy, then you have to be bridged with Lovenox injections while off coumadin.
Some substances you consume, such as alcohol, can affect the PT/INR test. Some antibiotics can increase the PT/INR. Barbiturates and vitamin K - either in a multivitamin or liquid nutrition supplement - can decrease PT.
Certain foods (such as beef and pork liver, green tea, broccoli, chickpeas, kale, turnip greens, and soybean products) contain large amounts of vitamin K and can alter PT results.
The vitamins you are taking could be the cause of your PT INR being a fraction low.
When I was monitored which was 1x wk due to my inr going all over, the nurse also listened to my lungs each time. If your inr goes down you can ask for lovenox shots until it goes up. I carried and still carry a lovenox shot everywhere with me- if you feel symptoms of PE: a very fast heart rate, pain, trouble breathing, you can inject it and go to an er immediately.
I was told not to do any exercise except walking until the clot dissolved as anything else could dislodge it.
About 6 to 8 weeks ago, I took augmentin for 10 days, 2 weeks ago, I took another antibiotic for 5 days. Since then, my PT/INR has been too low, 2.0. My diet and meds have stayed the same. I've been increasing my dose, yet it's still too low. Is it normal for this change? Please see my profile! Can it indicate my lupus activity?
he has been on coumadin since initial diagnosis and also his doctor put him on lovenox shots for ten days. The lovenox was also given short term when he was diagnosed. There was another ultrasound done when he injured his leg and now they are not sure if he developed another clot or if this is the same clot.
My husband has PT & INR checked every month as part of his treatment, but he has cirrhosis and that may be the reason. I'm not sure if it is standard to test PT & INR during treatment or after treatment for those who are not Stage 4; perhaps someone else more knowledgeable will come along and post. Best wishes for undetected PCRs!
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