Episode 28: Warfarin & Brain Bleeds: Restarting After Hemorrhage in Mechanical Valves

20/04/2025 2 min Temporada 1 Episodio 28
 Episode 28: Warfarin & Brain Bleeds: Restarting After Hemorrhage in Mechanical Valves

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Send us a text🧪 Study:Retrospective look at patients with intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) on warfarin for mechanical valves.Followed for stroke, rebleed, mortality.📈 Findings:Only 2 strokes in first 7 days after stopping warfarin.Most resumed warfarin around day 7 with low rebleed risk.⚠️ Exclusions:Massive bleeds, unstable patients, large hematomas may require longer delay.🧩 Clinical Takeaway:Restarting warfarin at 7 days appears safe in stable patients.Still a team-based call — include cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery.

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