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Anticoagulation medicines help prevent blood clots. They are prescribed for people who are at risk for developing clots, thus reducing the chances of stroke and heart attack. Warfarin, Heparin, Rivaroxaban, and Apixaban are the common anticoagulants used.

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Is anticoagulation needed before or after cardioversion?

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Are hormones linked to AFib, and do I need treatment?

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What foods must be avoided with anticoagulants?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your concern is valid. Warfarin is a medication that helps prevent blood clots, and its effectiveness can be influenced by diet.

If I have had open heart surgery, how long should I take warfarin?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It depends upon the cause for which the surgery is being done, and what open heart surgery is being done.

How to manage atrial fibrillation?

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With elevated INR,is it safe to undergo surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: The values are highly abnormal to think of any major surgery.

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