warfarin meds

[dogsbodydogsbod]

has anyone with a mechanical mitral value been allowed to swap from warfarin to another blood thinner? sorry i ment to ask nicely but just in a tizz with myself.

[ParrotLover22]

Wow. You must have read my Mind I was going to ask that later. I have two Mechanical Valves, (Mitral and Aortic). I am on Warfarin but going to the Anticoagulant Clinic tomorrow so I am going to ask if I can possibly change. I hope I can but am not relying on their Answer. I have a feeling it's going to be No!!!

[Sally_Scott in reply to ParrotLover22]

I’m having artificial valves done on 16 January. Is it likely that I can be kept on Apixaban rather than switch over to warfarin?

[ParrotLover22 in reply to Sally_Scott]

Hello Sally. I had never been on an Anticoagulant before, but I was told by my Surgeon, Consultant and at the Warfarin Clinic where I go, that Warfarin is the only Drug that has been fully 'Approved' suitable for Mechanical Heart Valves. There are Trials Ongoing but, as yet, it is Warfarin. It MAY be different for you *depending on Age and Medical Background', so I would recommend talking it over with either your Surgeon or Consultant. Hope that helps a little

[Hidden]

Hi, Probably not what you want to hear, but, Warfarin is the only anticoagulant for mechanical valves, no other anticoagulants have been tested and approved for use in the UK.

Kind Regards

[ParrotLover22 in reply to Hidden]

Aww Well- Warfarin it is then lol 😂. Thank you anyway!

[Hidden in reply to ParrotLover22]

I asked the question myself on here out of curiosity. I've been on Warfarin nine years as I have two mech valves and ask my Cardiologist every now and again, to no avail.

One of the responses I received, indicated that trials were ongoing in the US, so you never know, it may change in the future.

healthunlocked.com/bhf/post...

[ParrotLover22 in reply to Hidden]

Yes you never know do you? I will definitely take a look at that Link so thank you plus you've saved me asking at the Clinic

[Wingnutty in reply to Hidden]

I think those trials have been ongoing since I had my valve done in 2013 so don't hold your breath.

[ParrotLover22 in reply to Hidden]

HI Heedio. I just wanted to say that you were quite correct in what you said about Warfarin. I asked myself at the INR Clinic today, not that I didn't believe you, : ) just out of curiosity! Apparently, if you have Tissue Valves and taking into account the Individual's Personal Medical History it is a different Story but with Mechanical Valves it is only Warfarin at present!

[Hidden in reply to ParrotLover22]

Hi Parrotlover, It does no harm in asking. Yes, Tissue valves, my first replacement Aortic was a tissue, have to say my favourite valve, med free and happy 😊, but long gone now 😭.

[ParrotLover22 in reply to Hidden]

Was it really? :). I just went along with the Surgeon who did the Op. He went ALL through the Pro's and Con's but Mechanical were his Preference, for me, at least. Warfarin is the only downfall but there you are, I can't do much about that now! I am SO much better than I used to be so I can't complain. Hope you are keeping well anyway

[Cookie2020]

my wife been on warfarin now for 13 years she hate’s it but it keeps her alive and also there’s nothing else to take at the moment.

Good luck Andy&sue

[ParrotLover22 in reply to Cookie2020]

Well said

[RichardUK2]

Hi there Warfarin friends!

I’m considering either a Ross procedure (which is a tissue valve) but carries more operational risk up front, or a mechanical valve which is less risk but I have to have warfarin.

What do you think? How bad is taking warfarin regularly? I’m worried about bleeds.

Thank you!

Rich