Hi I had heart valve replacement surgery and was fitted with a mechanical valve, six weeks ago. I'm 24 yrs of age. I have a few questions i was hoping that could get answered.
1) My INR is currently at 3.6, i'm getting checked every two weeks, i have been told it needs to be on 2.5. I'm currently taking 4/5mg on alternate days. How long does it usually take for the INR to become stable? Also what are the risks of the INR level being too high?
2) I am quite a sporty person, and like to play contact sports. I have been given differing advice on whether it is stilll possible to play contact sports, for example soccer, which i play a lot of. What are peoples thoughts on this, and what are the risks ok playing?
3) Finally I used to get my chest waxed quite frequently, will this still be possible to do being on warfarin. obviously once the scar has fully healed?
Many thanks, look forward to the replies.
1) My INR is currently at 3.6, i'm getting checked every two weeks, i have been told it needs to be on 2.5. I'm currently taking 4/5mg on alternate days. How long does it usually take for the INR to become stable? Also what are the risks of the INR level being too high?
2) I am quite a sporty person, and like to play contact sports. I have been given differing advice on whether it is stilll possible to play contact sports, for example soccer, which i play a lot of. What are peoples thoughts on this, and what are the risks ok playing?
3) Finally I used to get my chest waxed quite frequently, will this still be possible to do being on warfarin. obviously once the scar has fully healed?
Many thanks, look forward to the replies.