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Effect of Ramadan Fasting on the International Normalized Ratio and Prosthetic valve function in Patients with Mechanical Prosthetic Heart Valves

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Background: Ramadan fasting presents unique challenges for patients with mechanical prosthetic heart valves on Warfarin therapy. This study aimed to evaluate the potential effects of Ramadan fasting and lifestyle changes during Ramadan on the INR level in patients using Vitamin K anticoagulant VKA (Warfarin) for mechanical prosthetic heart valves as anticoagulation. Methods: This prospective study included 150 Muslim patients with mechanical prosthetic heart valves, tracking their INR levels over a period encompassing the month of Ramadan. Patients underwent regular assessments, including clinical examinations, INR measurements, and echocardiography. Data were collected on medication regimens, Warfarin intake timing, and fasting adherence. Results: The mean INR levels increased during Ramadan, with the most significant rise occurring in the last two weeks. Patients exhibited a significantly higher mean INR during Ramadan compared to the pre-Ramadan and post-Ramadan periods. Importantly, more patients reached the supra-therapeutic INR range during Ramadan, while fewer were within the sub-therapeutic range when compared to the post-Ramadan phase. Conclusion: Ramadan fasting can lead to significant fluctuations in INR levels in patients with mechanical prosthetic heart valves using Warfarin. Careful monitoring and adjustment of anticoagulation therapy may be necessary to maintain therapeutic INR ranges during this religious observance.

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10.21608/bmfj.2023.245457.1941

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Ramadan fasting, International Normalized Ratio, Mechanical Prosthetic Heart Valves, Warfarin, Anticoagulation Therapy

Authors

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Yasser

Last Name

Abdelrahman

MiddleName

Hosny

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Associate Professor of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University

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yahosny@gmail.com

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Saad

Last Name

Ammar

MiddleName

Mahmud

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Professor of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University

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saadammar3345@gmail.com

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Benha

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First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

El-morshedy

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Zaki Ibrahim

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Department of Cardiology Faculty of medicine Benha University

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morshedyzaki86@gmail.com

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First Name

Mahmoud

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Abdelmoneum

MiddleName

Shawky

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Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University

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mahmoudshawky206@gmail.com

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41

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3

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48801

Issue Date

2024-07-01

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2023-10-29

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2024-07-01

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108

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119

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1110-208X

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2357-0016

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Benha Medical Journal

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Effect of Ramadan Fasting on the International Normalized Ratio and Prosthetic valve function in Patients with Mechanical Prosthetic Heart Valves

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24 Dec 2024