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On Coumadin. Coughed Blood. Taking To Emergency. Suggest?
Question: Hi, my father is 84 and on coumadin, he just coughed up some blood, should I be taking him to emergency or wait to talk to his doctor in the morning/
Brief Answer:
May wait, if stable, no complications
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
That depends…
One can generally afford to wait –
If the amount of blood is small…
If there are no problems from it – like increasing heart rate, falling pressure, pale look, confusion…
If it does not recur or increase
If there is any suspicion / if you are not sure – take him now
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
May wait, if stable, no complications
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
That depends…
One can generally afford to wait –
If the amount of blood is small…
If there are no problems from it – like increasing heart rate, falling pressure, pale look, confusion…
If it does not recur or increase
If there is any suspicion / if you are not sure – take him now
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
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