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Is Pradaxa, Safe With Heart Valve Leakage?
I have had one months supply of Pradaxa 150mg hard capsules it has now been discovered I have a substantial heart valve leak can I continue with Pradaxa or does this affect my condition? If so any alternative please NOT Wharferine due to difficulty getting blood from veins (only can get in hands etc. I am 75years Thank you.
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Pradaxa itself does not effect the valve.It changes your risk of stroke from blood clots.It has a risk of bleeding .Both warfarin and pradaxa have a risk of bleeding.But it is one of the recommended blood thinners.
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Pradaxa does not directly effect your valves.If there is any plans of surgery for your valve then pradaxa needs to be stopped in time.otherwise you can continue it.
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