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Premature atrial contractions: Anyone have any helpful info on this?

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jan 26, 2023 | Replies (208)
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@truus1106

Yorlik, sorry for my late reply to you. Yes, I am taking Warfarin (Coumadin). Because I'm a high risk for a stroke (Atrial fib 24/7 & mechanical valve & slightly damaged mitral vale) my INR has to be between 2.5 and 3.5. I try to keep my INR around the 3.5 at all times. I never restricted my diet (no meat, no gluten, but LOTS of veggies and fish a few times a week). I'm now taking warfarin 4.5 mg daily. I assume you are on a blood thinner as well. I'm interested to hear how you are handling this.
Take care, be well!

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yorlik | @yorlik | Jan 12, 2021

Thanks for reply truus. What is "INR?" No, I am not on blood thinners anymore - gave them up due to too much problems with bruising due to my lifestyle. Although with my afib coming back 24/7, I suspect I won't be able to talk my Dr. into leaving me off them on next visit in 4 months. I personally believe being on thinners right now is more dangerous to my health than the increased stroke risk as I bet my local ERs do not have the antidote on hand and I am many times more likely to need that than get a stroke! Catch-22.

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