I had an open heart surgery (Mitral valve replacement) two years ago, since that am taking Warfarine(orfarine) for the rest of my life , and am checking my INR everymonth , so i need to know what to do to get my nose job done in a healthy way , or is it okay to do it ?
June 14, 2018
Answer: Blood thinners and surgery There are may people in your same boat. In these cases I usually communicate with the primary physician and schedule the blood thinners to be switched to something different like lovenox which is an injectable blood thinner that can be turned off and back on relatively quickly. This is usually used to transition from the Coumadin 4-5 days before surgery and the continued for 3-4 days after surgery. This would be discussed during your consultation. Best of luck
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June 14, 2018
Answer: Blood thinners and surgery There are may people in your same boat. In these cases I usually communicate with the primary physician and schedule the blood thinners to be switched to something different like lovenox which is an injectable blood thinner that can be turned off and back on relatively quickly. This is usually used to transition from the Coumadin 4-5 days before surgery and the continued for 3-4 days after surgery. This would be discussed during your consultation. Best of luck
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June 15, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty You need to be off of your coumadin roughly 4 days prior to surgery and 4 days after. If the chance of a valve clot is too high by stopping for 8 days, then you really can't do it. Ask your cardiologist. Best wishes.
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June 15, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty You need to be off of your coumadin roughly 4 days prior to surgery and 4 days after. If the chance of a valve clot is too high by stopping for 8 days, then you really can't do it. Ask your cardiologist. Best wishes.
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