2007-12-03 03:58:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Why were you prescribed Warfarin (Coumadin)? Most likely if you're prescribed a "blood thinner" you are at high risk for clotting. In addition, to making you blood thinner while taking this medication, stopping smoking will reduce the risk for blood clots. Smoking/nicotine constricts your blood vessels causing the lumen of your arteries to narrow. If you're at risk for clotting, smoking should be stopped. I'm studying to become a nurse, so I don't know all the answers yet, but for quick information try Medlineplus. Hope this helps.
2007-12-03 04:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by lindsaygirl84 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coumadin is a blood thinner, smoking causes your blood to get sticky, they cancel each other out.
2007-12-03 04:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by eyecue_two 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoking hinders healing .
2007-12-03 04:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋