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What Are The Consequences Involved In Taking Warfarin Irregularly Having Pulmonary Embolism?
Hi I am 31 yrs old woman having pulmonary embolism complaint for past years after my first delivery which was a normal and I am taking warfarin 5 mg daily but I did not take it regularly for past three months. if i am not taking warfarin regularly what are all the consequences I may Face?You consultation is highly valuable for me.
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Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
In case of pulmonary embolism throbolysis is done using heparin therapy. After acute attack oral anticoagulant drug like warfarine is prescribed for three to five month at least. If there is no further higher risk then only oral anticoagulant drug is stopped. If the patient is having higher risk then life long therapy might be needed.
Hence after taking clinical consideration, PT and APTT reports, and D dimer report further management plan will be decided. If needed, CT angiography can be done to detect if any residual thrombosis is present. Consult a cardiologist for examination with keeping all this in mind.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
In case of pulmonary embolism throbolysis is done using heparin therapy. After acute attack oral anticoagulant drug like warfarine is prescribed for three to five month at least. If there is no further higher risk then only oral anticoagulant drug is stopped. If the patient is having higher risk then life long therapy might be needed.
Hence after taking clinical consideration, PT and APTT reports, and D dimer report further management plan will be decided. If needed, CT angiography can be done to detect if any residual thrombosis is present. Consult a cardiologist for examination with keeping all this in mind.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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