- female
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
I had MVR surgery back in 2019 and my doctor prescribed warfarin Acitrom to maintain my PTINR around 2.5-3. I'm wondering if it's okay for me to get the covid vaccine now or if I should wait for more research to come out. If I do go ahead with it, what kind of precautions should I keep in mind?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Consult your nearest vaccination Centre
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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