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On Warfarin For Irregular Heartbeat. Bleeding Under The Skin Leaving Black And Blue Marks. Any Suggestions?
My mother is 82 years old. She has an irregular heartbeat that continues to get worse. The doctor suggested warfarin, however, my mother gets a lot of bleeding under the skin which presents with black and blue marks. I understand that blood thinners is what is usually recommended. Are there other treatments out there? How serious is this?
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
Dear sir
Warfarin causes increased clotting time which causes petichial hemorrhages beneath the skin. When you are taking warfarin for a long tike try to monitor
1. Bleeding and clotting time
2. Switch to suitable alternative
Platelet count should be taken.
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Warfarin causes increased clotting time which causes petichial hemorrhages beneath the skin. When you are taking warfarin for a long tike try to monitor
1. Bleeding and clotting time
2. Switch to suitable alternative
Platelet count should be taken.
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