Warfarin user refused neck surgery too dangerous need warfarin friendly pain management medicine artificial aorotic heart valve?

Second Opinion: This is not an unusual problem. You cam be transitioned to another anti-coagulant with the help of your cardiologist prior to the operation. The surgeon can then do the surgery and you can be placed back on your coumadin (warfarin). Discuss with your cardiologist about recommendations for another surgeon.

Varies: Most of the time, a warfarin friendly pain medication means avoiding pain medications that do not also cause further anticoagulation of your blood. You would definitely want to check with your doctor, but usually this means to avoid non steroidal anti inflammatories in favor of tramadol or narcotic pain medications. Thank you for your question.