mechanic valves

[2valves2017]

in oct 2017 I got 2 new heart valves

I’m doing very well.

I’m very thankful but sometimes I would like to read or hear about others that have to take warfarin

[BobD Volunteer]

You might try asking that in British Heart Foundation forum as our primary function is atrial fibrillation. As it happens I have been on warafarin for 18 years or so since when I started my journey these modern drugs did not exists. I' have had zero issues other than slightly brittle nails.

[jeanjeannie50]

I've taken Warfarin for more years than I can remember. The reason I take it is to prevent a blood clot forming and having a stroke. No one wants to take pills, but there are some than can literally save your life and anticoagulants such as Warfarin are one of them.

As Bob has said this is a forum for people who have atrial fibrillation (a faulty heart rate), but on the British Heart Forum many have had heart valves replaced. This is the link to their forum:

healthunlocked.com/bhf

Bob says his nails are brittle, but mine are strong.

Jean

[Still_Breathing]

I have AF and a mechanical valve.I have been on warfarin since the valve was fitted about 18 months ago.

Apart from getting the correct dosage so my inr settled down I don't have any issues with it.

[Daisyblu]

Hi. I had an aortic valve replacement in 1998 and have been on Warfarin ever since. Now have Atrial flutter and my INR fluctuates wildly after many stable years. I wonder if it may be due to the other meds I take? I need INR tests more or less weekly.

[UkeMan]

I was on Warfarin for about 4 years (since April 2021 have been on Apixaban) and overall did not find it a problem. I used to have regular INR monitoring at my GP, but eventually bought my own INR monitoring kit as it was more convenient and I was in control. Any problems I would contact the INR nurse at my GP.

[2valves2017]

Thanks for responding.

I was wondering if drinking kefir would make a difference in the INR