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On Warfarin For AF. Am I Still Protected From Getting A Stroke?

I am on Warfarain for my AF, my inr readings have been very consistant for 10 months but my latest reading is down to 1.6 from a consistant 2.3 - 2.9. I have been given a slight increase in my dosage from 4mgs to 5mgs, during this interim period which I presume will result in my inr getting back to the safer area, am I still protected from getting a stroke? I am concerned as I understand a stroke emanating from an AF attack is a serious stroke? Raymond
Thu, 7 Mar 2013
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Hello and welcome to health care magic. Thanks for your query.

Since you are taking warfarain 5 mg and your INR reports are with in the normal range. You can continue to take warfarain and check your INR after 2 weeks.

AF is a abnormal heart rhythm leading to stagnation of blood in the heart and forms into a clot /thrombus, which can get dislodged anywhere in the body.

If it goes to the brain causes stroke. But severity of stroke depends on the size of the clot as well as the site in which its clogged.

As you are taking warfarin regularly there is very less chances of formation of a thrombus.
At present you continue your medication and do regular follow up with your cardiologist .

Hope I have answered your question
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DR SHEEBA STEPHEN
( Emergency consultant)


Wish you all the best
Regards
DR SHEEBA STEPHEN
( Emergency consultant)
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On Warfarin For AF. Am I Still Protected From Getting A Stroke?

Hello and welcome to health care magic. Thanks for your query. Since you are taking warfarain 5 mg and your INR reports are with in the normal range. You can continue to take warfarain and check your INR after 2 weeks. AF is a abnormal heart rhythm leading to stagnation of blood in the heart and forms into a clot /thrombus, which can get dislodged anywhere in the body. If it goes to the brain causes stroke. But severity of stroke depends on the size of the clot as well as the site in which its clogged. As you are taking warfarin regularly there is very less chances of formation of a thrombus. At present you continue your medication and do regular follow up with your cardiologist . Hope I have answered your question Regards DR SHEEBA STEPHEN ( Emergency consultant) Wish you all the best Regards DR SHEEBA STEPHEN ( Emergency consultant)