The idea behind the low-carb diet is that decreasing carbs lower insulin levels, which causes the body to burn stored fat for energy and ultimately leads to weight loss. In general, a low-carb diet focuses on proteins, including meat, poultry, fish and eggs, and some nonstarchy vegetables.
Your doctor will tell you how long you need to take warfarin for, and when you should stop taking it. Some people will take warfarin long term, for as long as their blood-clotting risk continues. Other uses (such as after surgery) are usually short term.
Begin therapy with warfarin at a dose of 5 mg (or less) per day with dosage adjustments based on serial INR determinations. For Patients on Heparin (unfractionated or low molecular weight): Because the anticoagulant effect of warfarin is delayed, heparin is administered for rapid anticoagulation. When clinically indicated, conversion to warfarin should begin concomitantly with initiation of heparin therapy.