What is the best blood thinner with a heart valve?: An Essential Guide
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According to American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines, all patients with a mechanical heart valve require lifelong anticoagulation with warfarin. Thus, answering **what is the best blood thinner with a heart valve** depends entirely on the type of valve—mechanical or bioprosthetic—and a thorough patient-specific risk assessment.
