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I am looking for a group or people who are on anticoagulation for life for info sharing. We are just added to Life time anticoagulant therapy and wanted to discuss Acitrom Dosage, INR fluctuation, Food and Self Test etc

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Acenocoumarol (generic name) Acitrom (brand name) is an anticoagulant that functions as a vitamin K antagonist (like warfarin). It is a derivative of coumarin and is generic, so is marketed under many brand names worldwide.

The INR is typically used to monitor patients on warfarin or related oral anticoagulant therapy. The normal range for a healthy person not using warfarin is 0.8–1.2, and for people on warfarin therapy an INR of 2.0–3.0 is usually targeted, although the target INR may be higher in particular situations, such as for those with a mechanical heart valve. If the INR is outside the target range, a high INR indicates a higher risk of bleeding, while a low INR suggests a higher risk of developing a clot.

INR self-monitoring is used by patients on long-term and on lifetime anti-coagulation therapy to measure their INR (International Normalized Ratio) levels themselves, rather than at a clinic. If you are taking an anticoagulant to prevent blood clots, your doctor will most likely choose to keep your INR between 2.0 and 3.0.

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I am sorry, As I said in my post, I am looking for the "persons" who are under anticoagulants preferably for life time to share the first hand precautions. I did googled enough and know theoritical stuff

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who are the persons using anti coagulant for life and nature of disease requiring this

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nenemsr in reply torvmasalvad

People with Protein C and Protein S deficiency is one example and I heard Heart Valve replacement is another. Anyone with no reason for clots, but experienced one is another example

I have 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 ,daily routine.

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

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