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Can Coumadin Increase Risk Of Heart Attack?

So is it true that if i'm taking coumadin then i am at risk of a heart attack or possible blood clots. You see i was diagnosd with congestive heart failure as well as kidney failure. Somehow I didn't die. Also I have poor circulation in both of my legs, again will the hcg be helpfull in my weight loss rejamond.
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hello, Coumadin is given if there is already a blood clot or you have high probability of blood clot formation due to slow circulation, poor heart function or change in heart rhythm.
As for your answer. NO by no means does your risk for heart attack increases with Coumadin, rather there will be benefit in preventing future heart related issues in your case.
The only increased incidence is of bleeding.
But than also the risk benefit ratio is towards benefit.
Regrads Dr. Priyank Mody
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Can Coumadin Increase Risk Of Heart Attack?

Hello, Coumadin is given if there is already a blood clot or you have high probability of blood clot formation due to slow circulation, poor heart function or change in heart rhythm. As for your answer. NO by no means does your risk for heart attack increases with Coumadin, rather there will be benefit in preventing future heart related issues in your case. The only increased incidence is of bleeding. But than also the risk benefit ratio is towards benefit. Regrads Dr. Priyank Mody