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What Are The Risks Associated With Atrial Fibrillation?
Hi! Can my Dad die of a-fib? he is going on a hunting trip in 2 days, and i am worried. He has been in A-fib for 10 days now. He is going to get shocked out of it in another week. he is on blood thinners(coumidin) because of artificial aortic and mitral valve. His INR/Proteime leavel is 3.5. he is a 54 years old, he has asthma also.
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I completely understand your concern and yes your worries are genuine as he is on anticoagulants which can lead to excessive bleeding if he got any injury. Also, AF is an arrhythmia which can lead to clot formation in heart which can further give rise to stroke, if precautions are not taken.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I completely understand your concern and yes your worries are genuine as he is on anticoagulants which can lead to excessive bleeding if he got any injury. Also, AF is an arrhythmia which can lead to clot formation in heart which can further give rise to stroke, if precautions are not taken.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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