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Coumadin vs. PLavix

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Coumadin vs. PLavix

by Gina, Aug 17, 1999 12:00AM

Tags: coumadin, congenital, Heart, Congenital Heart, antiplatelet, antithrombin, cardiac, Cardiology, Hope, mitral, Mitral Valve, Cleveland Clinic

I noted a question about the new drug Plavix. I am a mitral valve replacment patient that takes Coumadin daily. Is it possable to use Plavix in place of Coumadin for this purpose?

Your comments would be appreciated.

Thank you

Gina

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by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC, Aug 17, 1999 12:00AM

No, plavix cannot be substituted for coumadin.  Plavix is an antiplatelet drug similar to aspirin.  Coumadin is a antithrombin drug similar to heparin.

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