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I was diagnosed with afib and put on coumadin (warfarin). how will coumadin (warfarin) affect my heart?
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Prevent clots: The atrial fibrillation can result in clots forming inside the heart. Those clots can break lose, go to the brain, and cause a stroke. The Coumadin (warfarin) tends to prevent the clots from occurring. But it also carries the risk of bleeding especially if the blood gets too thin.
Answered 5/25/2015
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Prevent clots: The atrial fibrillation can result in clots forming in the heart. If one breaks lose and goes to the brain, a stroke can occur. Coumadin (warfarin) tends to prevent clots but could result in the complication of bleeding especially if not carefully controlled.
Answered 6/24/2014
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