Genetic tests that show high or low sensitivity to blood thinner (anticoagulant) drugs like warfarin (Coumadin) not only improve dosing accuracy but also reduce hospitalization by 31%, according to a new study just presented at the American College of Cardiology scientific sessions. Coumadin is often prescribed for people who have afib to prevent blood clots that can cause strokes.
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So every person does not have the same INR lines as everyone else does. My husband was kept within the usual inr lines but had a lot of allergy problems and a nose bleed for a year. He was never taken off of the warafin and died in Sept. 2010
Jean,
I’m sorry about the loss of your husband.
Mellanie