mitch49erI have a mechanical mitral valve and have taken coumadin for 16 yrs.
How does coumadin compare to dabigatran?
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- 18 Apr 2011 by mitch49er
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- coumadin, dabigatran
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18 Apr 2011
Dabigatran is not recommended in patients who have a prosthetic heart valve.
http://www.drugs.com/news/new-guidelines-ok-pradaxa-blood-thinner-option-irregular-heartbeat-29556.html
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