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Originally Posted by BarryRX
I'm a bit worried that my knowledge and expertise is more than a bit dated. While both plavix and Coumadin are anticoagulants, they work differently. Plavix is an anti-platelet drug (sort of stops platelets from sticking together) and Coumadin works on vitamin K levels. That's why those on Coumadin have to watch their intake of green leafy vegetables because they contain vitamin k. When I was practicing, Coumadin was the drug of choice for mitral valve replacement. But I have been out golfing instead of keeping up with my continuing education literature so things may have changed. Again, your cardiologist or pharmacist is your best source for this info. Our local Wal-Mart in The Villages has a super knowledgable pharmacist. Her name is Dr. Ellen, and she is as good as they come. I have a high regard for the other two pharmacists that work there also.
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Many many thanks. Now I understand the Vitamin K connection re the green leafy veggies. Appreciate your input.