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Im in Afib need have tooth pulled what do i do?

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david66173
david66173

Ive been in Afib 4 days doctor up my meds im needing tooth pulled what do i do? also on Warfarin will i have come off when i have tooth pulled?

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  • jason1098
    jason1098 david66173

    Posted

    AFib (unless it's really severe) should have no bearing on dental work.

    Tell the Dentist about it and give them a list of meds you're on, they spend a long time learning to drill teeth and this will all be in their handbook.

    In short, nothing to worry about.

  • david66173
    david66173

    Posted

    Update just had tooth pulled WHILE IN AFIB WARNING unless absolute necessary dont do this i have continues pain after day 3 every time my heart beats!

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