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I can use any other drug other than warfarin because i have a metallic valve

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Simple ans no .there are worse things in live than warfarini have been on it for 45 years after aortic valve replacment

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I have too aortic valve replacement with On-X prosthetic mechanic valve 6 months ago. I'm 29yrs. I m on 4mg Acitrom (equivalent to 8mg coumadin) and 150 mg aspirin a day.

What u will suggest for me regarding INR Range, Daily walking miles, blood test frequency , heart echo frequency ur daily routine and ur journey of 45 years if u experienced any problem related to this any event etc.

Also sir i m taking 150 mg vitamin c capsules for 14 days of which 7 days left due to my eye lid surgery. Is there any adverse effect on anticogulent therapy.

Please Sir help me. I will be very thankful to u.

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Your target is set by your cardiologist

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If your valve is NOT metallic you could have a NOAC

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