Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is sintrom(cumarin) safe for kidneys if s,creatinine 1.7 what inr range to keep in stroke prevention in afib?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Coumadin (warfarin) : It is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. INR needs to be between 2.0-3.0 preferably around 2.5
Answered 8/16/2016
1k views
Yes it is safe: Atrial Fibrillation is responsible for c 25% of all strokes. Consideration of anti-coagulation (Coumadin / Warfarin) is important in prevention of ischaemic stroke. Use cha2ds2-vasc and HASBLED scores at www.mdcalc.com to make a decision with your Dr about whether to embark on anticoagulation. Warfarin is processed by the liver, and is usually safe in kidney disease. Target INR is 2-3 in AFib.
Answered 9/28/2016
958 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
In the past few months I have had to cardiac ablations. One for flutter the other for AFIB. In between I had a stroke. Now I hear I have a shunt?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is rivaroxaban xalerto safe and good drug for preventing stroke in Afib compared to aspirin and plavix (clopidogrel) together in72 yr man with hypertension,s.cr1.56?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is moduretic (50/5) half tablet safe to be used to control bp if serum creatinine 1.7 ,blood urea 37 , s,k,4 in 72 yr patient with paroxysmal Afib?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the normal creatinine range range in age 72 & if hypertensive male with paroxysmal Afib cr,1.7 & others normal what does this mean?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Which is better warfarine or sintromfor stroke prevention in afib are those home monitor device for INR accurate?
Purpose of arixtra in the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation?
I have read that Losartan has significant anti platelet and anticoagulant properties. Is this accurate and would it be helpful for stroke prevention in Afib patients?
I take low-dose (81)ASA for AFib in AM on empty stomach w/warm water per Dr. Is it better to take at night and/or full stomach for stroke prevention?
Which anticoagulant regime is kidney safe (s.cr2,BUN23)for paroxysmal afib(Apixaban 2.5bd,Xalerto 15onceor warfarine) cause im afraid of nephrotixic?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
