[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

My cardiologist does not want me to eat foods high in K. I have an artificial heart valve which requires very thin blood to keep me from having a heart attack or stroke.

I am on a high dosage of warfarin (rat poison). So, when a blood test shows too much thinning, I am allowed to eat some broccoli, or CHEETOS!

[jdege]

If you've had a heart-valve replacement, concerns about clotting are very real. OTOH, warfarin increases atherosclerosis. K prevents atherosclerosis, but increases clotting. It's a very delicate balance, that needs close monitoring by someone who really understands the issues.

Vitamin K & Warfarin