A patient after valve replacement will require follow up treatment with: (A) Warfarin, (B) ACE inhibitors, (C) Beta blockers, (D) Thiazide
Answer is A. Warfarin-Warfarin being oral anticoagulant is used as prophylaxis after valve replacement because of propensity of these pts. developing thromboembolism is higher. Rx- warfarin + Inj heparin -life time use Heparin is discontinued after five days where as warfarin is taken lifelong. As warfarin takes at least 5 days to show its effect. Note-with warfarin therapy INR monitoring should be done.