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High Blood Pressure. Taking Coumadin Medication, Increasing Levels. Atrial Fibrillation?
my father is on coumadin and we cant get his level past a 1.4 It has been increased several times and still wont come to the level they want. which is between a 2 and 3. what can we do to help him out. his bp is staying around 178/89 at a norm. for the last few days and that is not normal i wouldn t think. he does have afib .
Thu, 22 Nov 2012
Hi
coumadin is given to prevent stroke in a patient who has A.fib
more beneficial is to control his BP first ,
continue your present dose of coumadin , and dose of it should be modified in consultation with cardiologist with regular monitoring of INR level as if INR increase to certain level it will also increase chances of bleeding .
avoid green leafy vegetables in diet as it will also decrease coumadin effect ,
consult your cardiologist and try to adjust your BP medicine first
take care
coumadin is given to prevent stroke in a patient who has A.fib
more beneficial is to control his BP first ,
continue your present dose of coumadin , and dose of it should be modified in consultation with cardiologist with regular monitoring of INR level as if INR increase to certain level it will also increase chances of bleeding .
avoid green leafy vegetables in diet as it will also decrease coumadin effect ,
consult your cardiologist and try to adjust your BP medicine first
take care
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