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Yes it does and it also thins blood which is why it is used in the case of stroke heart attack ant thrombosis.
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How long does it take for a pulmonary embolism to dissolve?
There is no set time, but it will take months, generally. Generally you will take a medicine called Coumadin (warfarin) that will "thin" the blood, that is, take the blood longer to clot and avoid an additional blood clot from forming. This and the tincture of time, that is, the body's ability to dissolve the blood clot thru its normal processes will rid you of the clot by dissolving it thru a complex process of special cells that circulate thru the blood. Next step is avoiding another blood clot. This is based on how the original clot formed, there are several ways this could have happened. Your Doctor may perform a test called chest CT to see if it has gone away.
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Can it be taken with Warfarin ( Blood Thiner)? Can it take A Blood Clot.
Is Warfarin a Blood Thinning Drug?
That is correct, warfarin is a blood thinning drug, which means that it makes the blood less likely to clot. It is also sold under the name coumadin. People who are at risk of a heart attack or stroke may need to take this drug.
What would make blood not clot?
If you are a hemophiliac (a genetic disorder) your blood will not clot. Also certain medicines such as Warfarin or Heparin will act as anticoagulants and prevent blood from clotting. People undergoing chemotherapy for cancer also have problems with blood not clotting due to a reduction in the number of platelets present in the blood.
What is drug given to patients to prevent formation of clots?
This depends on the location and severity of the clot, among other things. If the patient has a deep vein thrombosis, they will be placed on a form of heparin in order to 'thin' the blood to prevent further growth of the clot and to prevent additional clot formation. Heparin will continue until the patient has been taking Coumadin (Warfarin) for a few days as it takes time for the therapeutic level to be reached. Once the patient is at the desired clotting time with Coumadin, the heparin will be discontinued. The clot is often left to dissolve over time and the patient continues coumadin for several months, or for the rest of their life depending on the cause of the clot and their comorbidities. If the clot needs to be removed, it can be removed surgically. If a clot needs dissolved, as with an ischemic stroke or a heart attack - clot busting drugs like alteplase can be given. Unlike heparin/coumadin, this type of drug actually breaks down the clot - and all other clots in the body.
What prescription do they use to dissolve a thrombus?
A thrombus is also called a blood clot. Aspirin is the most common and cheap drug used to dissolve blood clot. It is important to see your doctor before taking aspirin for dissolving a thrombus. prevent-stroke-and-heart-attack.com
What help dissolve clot in our bodies?
There are fibrinolytic enzymes and proteins in the blood stream that break apart clots as they form.
Does salt clot blood?
No, it does not. Chemicals like heparin and warfarin do.
Do platelets dissolve a forming clot?
Platelets get together and form a clot.
What is the chemical warfarin used for?
Coumadin is used to thin the blood.
What is pulminory Thrombosis and how is it treated?
Pulmonary thrombosis is when a blood clot from another part of the body (usually the deep veins of the leg) dislodges from the place of origin and settles somewhere in the lungs. This blocks blood flow into the lungs. It is treated by a clot buster in the short term to bust the clot and if it is a chronic problem they are given Warfarin or something similar to prevent future clots
Can You Stop Taking Warfrain if no clots?
You should ask your doctor this. If you stop taking Warfarin and get a clot and don't know you have a clot, it could be fatal to you.
