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Who needs to be taking Coumadin to prevent stroke?

April 26, 2017Coumadin Needs stroke taking

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Who needs to be taking Coumadin to prevent stroke?

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Patients may be prescribed Coumadin for several reasons. These are generally related to cardiac conditions that allow clots from the heart to reach the brain. These include heart rhythm abnormalities such as atrial fibrillation, artificial heart valves, and others.