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I've been taking coumadin for 14 yrs for mech aortic valve and have begun taking plavix after having had several double stent put in to open coranart artery my doctor said plavix would prevent clots. is there other options? i am 56?
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Plavix, an antiplatelet agent, is primarily effective against clot formation in arteries but is not enough protection against clot formation in venous blood or on artificial mechanical heart valves. Yet aspirin or plavix are indicated for clot prevention in coronary artery stents. I think your cardiologist would want you to take both Coumadin and plavix for best protection.
Answered 7/8/2021
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Consider switching the Coumadin for one of the newer anticoagulants such as Eliquis or Xarelto. I think that these are much better drugs - more reliable dosing, far fewer drug and food interactions, no need for regular blood tests.
Answered 7/8/2021
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