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Coumadin
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Coumadin
by Kay, Aug 17, 1999 12:00AM
I am on Coumadin 5 mg for 2 days and then 2.5 mg the next day. I had heard that Coumadin affects the wall thickness of the veins that could lead to varicose, damaged or torn veins. To my understanding, I thought Coumadin is strictly a blood thinner (it inhibits the absorption of vitamin K). Is someone more likely to develop varicose veins or have veins explode if they are on Coumadin indefinitely? What is the best way to prevent varicose veins? I am only 30 and I really don't what this to happen to me.
Thanks and Smiles
Kay
Thanks and Smiles
Kay
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Aug 17, 1999 12:00AM
, Aug 17, 1999 12:00AM
You are correct, coumadin does not affect the veins and does not lead to vericose veins.
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I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions.
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
