A female patient with a mechanical heart valve who is taking warfarin informs you that she hopes to get pregnant in the near future. What advice do you give her regarding her antithrombotic medication during the anticipated pregnancy?
A female patient with a mechanical heart valve who is taking warfarin informs you that she hopes to get pregnant in the near future. What advice do you give her regarding her antithrombotic medication during the anticipated pregnancy?
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A female patient with a mechanical heart valve who is taking warfarin informs you that she hopes to get pregnant in the near future. What advice do you give her regarding her antithrombotic medication during the anticipated pregnancy?
β Correct Answer: D. Replace warfarin with heparin.
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