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Warfarin Coumadin aka Blood thinners and Climbing |
8-Sep-2010 At 1:20:02 PM |
Billie W
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On 8/09/2010 DaCrux wrote:
>I think people are obsessed with being on warfarin for a good reason. We
>get dozens of people with therapeutic warfarin levels each year who need
>brain surgery after bumping their heads on cupboards etc. I’d get some
>gradient compression stockings, always make sure you wear a helmet when
>climbing, and stick to well protected climbs – but that’s just my opinion.
>I don’t know your particular situation, medical history etc. Superficial
>cuts and small bruises aren’t normally an issue – but if you do have a
>major injury e.g. break your leg you may need blood products to reverse
>the effects of warfarin, and your surgery may need to be delayed whilst
>they lower your INR. These are all things you need to consider.
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>Climbingjac – people still die from clots located below the knee if they
>break off. It’s not a nice way to go...
>good advice couldn't say it better |
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