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Cardioversion and Warfarin Levels

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My husband is planned to have his first cardioversion next Thursday. He has been in persistent AF for just over 3 months. His warfarin level needs to be between 2 and 4. His level at the moment is 2.4. Is there anything he should or should not eat to keep his warfarin from dropping below 2 then cardioversion couldnt be done.

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starry-eyes

Don't change his diet as he is fine.

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Edm174

Hi wish him good luck !! I have my first Cardioversion on Monday !!

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seasider18

Each time I was told that my INR had to be over 3.0 for four weeks or they would not do it.

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Ianc2

If you suddenly start eating lots of veg ag broccoli your inr levels will change. So steady as you go

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Francis43

I have been on warfarin for 5 years after a bout of AF, which was followed by occasional recurrences. I have never been recommended for cardioversion or ablation My INR aim is 2 to 3 and almost all the time I am within that range. I have an uneven pulse but not distracting except if I lie in bed on my left side. Make absolutely sure that any medication, prescribed or bought over the counter, will not interfere with your INR. I got caught out by a cream to relieve sun damaged skin. The consultant who prescribed that knew that I was on warfarin but not the effect of the cream through the skin. Fortunately the haematology lab questioned me closely when my INR went haywire! Otherwise, I have only had to be careful with antibiotics, which is well known. I think you have to really eat an awful lot of green vegetables every day to cause a problem. Be aware always, try not to worry, it takes a little getting used to but I am sure that your husband will be fine. I hope very much that the cardioversion does the trick.

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