2007-08-06 17:58:38 · 5 answers · asked by sgt.morgan 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Although anticoagulants are often called blood thinners, they do not really thin blood. Warfarin prevents the production of certain proteins that are necessary for blood to clot. Heparin and newer low-molecular-weight heparins interfere with the complex process of blood clot formation. Heparin and warfarin prevent new clots from forming and may prevent existing clots from getting larger. They do not break up clots
Anticoagulants should only be used when a blood clot is suspected of causing the stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Because anticoagulants increase your chance of bleeding, you need to have regular blood tests to monitor blood-clotting time while taking these medications. Some safety tips when taking anticoagulants may be helpful, such as taking your medications at the same time each day and watching for signs of bleeding.
So the answer is yes. Esp if a person on blood thinner such as. coumadin eats iron rich foods ( e.g. spinach) making the blood thinner ineffective.
2007-08-06 20:53:11 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Sometimes the blood thinners are not titrated to maximum effectiveness and do not thin the blood enough to prevent tia and other clotting events. Also, if the person eats lots of leafy green vegetables (Vit K) then the blood can start to re-clot.
2007-08-06 18:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by artrenery 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, thinner does not necessarily remove the clots. it is possible for a clot to be stuck in a leg vein and after using thinner and moving around a bit it could dislodge
2007-08-06 18:01:50 · answer #3 · answered by CyEngin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can as I have had it happen to me. It did happen when my pt/Inr level was down to .09.
2015-07-30 15:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your PT/INR are low, yes.
2007-08-06 18:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by ~~*Paradise Dreams*~~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋