Ma w lupus in hosp. a wk. esrd, chf. now low oxygen, low hrt func. anemia delays angiogram. yest surg fix bad fistula. no bld thinners now. how i help her avoid bld clots while waiting angio?

Avoid blood clots: Your mother seems to be quite ill and it is not up to you to avoid her from getting blood clots, it is up to her physicians (p). Speak to them about your concerns and see if they can answer your question(s). The p's know your mother the best and are more familiar with her condition than any one else. Good luck.

Your mom's condition: Is complicated and her prognosis not good. Discuss with her drs about blood thinning which is the least of your worries. The heart and kidney failure are the main concerns here. God bless you and your family!

Multiple risk factor: Have led to clotting of fistula. Seems like blood thinners can prevent clotting of fistula. Physicians taking care of patients can best make that decision since they know the complete picture, please discuss with them.