warfarin blood test

Warfarin, in a short explanation, help to stop the formation of blood clots if i understand well, but what about the existing clots we might have already.

Traditionally, the effects of plavix on platelets is minimal after 5 days. Usually, blood clots normally about three days after taking warfarin. This is quite variable and can be confirmed by a blood test (either checking INR or prothrombin time), prior to surgery.

Do to a leg blood clot I've been taking warfarin (7.5) for three years. I am 62 years old and very active. I weight lift, jog, and ride a bike. Will I have to take warfarin all of my life or at some point can I discontinue it?

Pradaxa seems to have with a pretty severe bleeding issues my aunt was hospitalized for a major GI bleed so just be aware of your body. That being said you seem to have some serious heart problems not to be negative, but you should expect to be on thinners for the rest of your life. I have similar heart problems and I'll be on warfarin forever and yes; the weekly/monthly blood test is a real pain but it's better than having a stroke.

I passed on the offer to put me on Pradaxa a couple of years back, driven in part by the high cost and the fact I got along well with warfarin, albeit I have the blood test every month with warfarin. I think that is a key benefit of Pradaxa, not need for periodic blood tests.

I have taken warfarin for 11 years now, (i am 25 years old - and will be on it for life) and normally I only need a blood test every 6 weeks. If you are from Britian it can be a bit hard to obtain these machines on the NHS, but if it is the only way you will be able to return to work it might be worth buying one.

when the doctors find out that they cant get blood out of me cos all of my veins are collapsed they tend to lose interest.sometimes i can do a test myself from my groin,but often the blood is so thick it wont come through the needle. my eating habits are fine and i am exercising as much as my body will allow me. i am on 7 mg of warfarin a day because my INR reading is always way under at 1.0- 1.4. has anyone else had any similar problems. i am a 43 year old female.

I use to take Plavix (Clopidogrel as clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate). It likes the blood thinner as you described above. No need blood test and it won't cause excessive bleeding. It has been approved in Australia for a while. It comes with clopidogrel 75mg 28 tablets in a box. Cost AUD $82.79 for no medicare patient. I have been diagnosed TIA. I also have a history of low platelets (ITP) so I can't take Warfarin nor Aspirin. The neurologist prescribed this Plavix for me.

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?

Hello and hope you are doing well. The basic rule is all patients with a valve replacement are initiated on anticoagulants namely warfarin to prevent the formation of the clots. He needs constant monitoring with PT INR test. It is usually recommended to have an INR of 2.0 to 3.0 for basic "blood-thinning" needs. If the INR is higher - about 2.5 to 3.5, it means it is more thinner to prevent clotting. If lower it is thicker. And strokes can be ischemic or haemorrhagic.

Warfarin (Coumadin) is prescribed to people with an increased tendency for thrombosis or as secondary prophylaxis (prevention of further episodes) in those individuals that have already formed a blood clot (thrombus). Warfarin treatment can help prevent formation of future blood clots and help reduce the risk of embolism (migration of a thrombus to a spot where it blocks blood supply to a vital organ).

Vitamin K is what causes your blood to clot. Therefore the warfarin cancels out some of the Vit. K to make your blood thinner. I have to have my Protime (PT) checked every couple of months to make sure my blood is not too thin or thick. Really no big deal. BTW, it doesn't lower blood count, just the ability to clot. As far as the calcium or Vitamin D I do not know of any effect on those vitamins from taking warfarin. I will also check with my pharmacist per Sassie's suggestion.

nov 2011, surgeon said need to have it fixed. at this time had never taken warfarin or any other blood thinner. she proceded with scare tatics until i gave in. she put ring around mitral. at this time i weighed 105#s small frame. she messed up and ring slipped, causing more leakage than before. since then i've been on warfarin 5mgs 4 days--4mgs 3 days. all of sudden more things have arisen. had a-fib. they put me on water pills from inf. in hosp. periphal edema in ankles.

Hi Thanks for your reply, I will go to the link you suggested i was supposed to go for another blood test two weeks ago, but my doctor has moved 33 miles away from me now, and i have to rely on a ride to get there, my INR levels are usually still checked every two weeks, but I have gone a month before now, Do you find it strange that when my INR levels are a little high, my doc tells me to eat more green leafy vegetables for the week, she does this rather than adjust my warfarin, I have be

I test my own blood and adjust my dosage of warfarin. Usually I'm right in range 2.5 to 3.5 (2 art heart valves). 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?

After reading an article on postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, I discovered dehydration leads to low blood volume which causes low blood volume which lowers blood pressure and the heart increases rate significantly to supply blood to the entire body. BINGO! I immediately started drinking 2 liters water (distilled) in addition to my others liquids which were primarily limited to coffee, water with meds and exercise, and a few beers.

I have been taking Warfarin for about 2-1/2 years. I am 67 and have some issues with thinning hair, but believe it is genetic and from my hypothyroidism. I don't have any of the side effects you've mentioned, and as Jerry said, many of these symptoms can be age related. Xarelto is one of the newer blood thinners, but my ep told me there is no antidote to the newer drugs and should you need emergency surgery they could be a problem.

Medical History: My Mom, age 71,lives in Singapore, has history of hypertension. She was hospitalized in 5/'09 for drug (Hypertension medication: methyldopa) induced Cholestasis prescribed by a new Dr. While hospitalized, she was diagnosed of Atrial Fibrillation (“2DE result: normal LV size & systolic function. No RWMA. LVEF 59%, Normal PASP 26mmHg. Trivial aortic & tricuspid regurigation.”) Aspirin (100 mg) was prescribed. ECG attached.

Can warfarin weaken blood vessels or have adverse effects on the heart or other organs over time?

The most common anticoagulation drug prescribed after heart valve surgery is warfarin (Coumadin). The newer blood thinners are apixaban and dabigatran, also known as Pradaxa and are expensive. The main concern is that specific antidotes for bleeding are available for warfarin but not yet developed for the new drugs. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

Although, I had the genetic blood test to see if I was prone to repeat blood clots, the result was negative. Help, please advise what I should do. .

If a patient has drug eluding stent (DES) implant it is recommended that plavix (clopidogrel) be prescribed up to a year to help prevent blood clots with the implant. If one has A-fib there is a risk that blood clots can occur as blood may pool due to the very fast beat. Information regarding the use of the 2 anti-platelet together can present a problem and the source is MedinceNet.com.

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