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Can One Take Warfarin And Continue With Routine Physical Activities?

Can I drive while on warfarin 2.5mg I m 78yrs old Chinese male, had heart attack n stroke 10yrs ago, underwent angioplasty but now have heart failure with blood clot in heart n INR blood tests weekly MRI every 3weeks seems I m on conservative treatment. Also how long can I survive with 30% heart function. I think I m too old to get a new heart but I m able to eat n sleep n is still active.
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist
Yes you can definitely drive & do all your routine activities while being on Warfarin.
After a heart attack, muscle of heart gets weak & therefore your heart function is 30%. If the muscles of the area are dead than it will remain 30%, otherwise it will gradually increase if proper medications are taken. Life expectancy is definitely less than a normal individual of same age, but with proper medications & healthy diet you could lead a long & healthy life.
Clot in the heart is a serious thing & could lead to stroke(which you already had one). So keep taking warfarin & keep your INR in range 2-2.5. Avoid taking cabbage.
Come back if you need any more help
Thanks
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Can One Take Warfarin And Continue With Routine Physical Activities?

Hi, Welcome. This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist Yes you can definitely drive & do all your routine activities while being on Warfarin. After a heart attack, muscle of heart gets weak & therefore your heart function is 30%. If the muscles of the area are dead than it will remain 30%, otherwise it will gradually increase if proper medications are taken. Life expectancy is definitely less than a normal individual of same age, but with proper medications & healthy diet you could lead a long & healthy life. Clot in the heart is a serious thing & could lead to stroke(which you already had one). So keep taking warfarin & keep your INR in range 2-2.5. Avoid taking cabbage. Come back if you need any more help Thanks