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My OB/Gyn also was concerned about giving me any birth control with estrogen, due to the increased risk of blood clots. As I've read posts in the past, this seems to be a point where doctors have different opinions, since some women have indicated their doctor felt that if they were on warfarin...

I would start with either Alere or Roche - look on line for the application form and contact numbers. They will guide you through the process of contacting the MD for an order, and contacting your insurance. Often insurance agencies have a provider the prefer to contract through, but I have...

Thank you Thank you That was very helpful some terms I was rather foggy about, well worth an hour to listen through it. Lynette

Chicago area heart walks Chicago area heart walks The 2008 Metro Chicago Start! Heartwalk, sponsored by the American Heart Association, is coming up the end of September, at several Chicago locations (downtown and suburbs). Midwest Heart Specialists also sponsor an annual 5K Heart for Life...

One more thing.... One more thing.... I forgot to mention, that I have had several TEEs. None of my physicians have even mentioned being concerned about giving sedation with low heart rates, and I've had no problems tolerating the tests. Best of Luck, Lynette

I had similar symptoms to you. I was bradycardic (heart rate too slow) starting long before I needed the aortic valve replaced/aneurysm repaired. Typically my heart rate runs in the high 40's at rest first thing in the morning, and I'm certainly no athlete. I still remember how confused I was...

I also have a carbomedic, and I can hear it when it is quiet. Sounds different, depending on my position...sometimes it sounds like it is in my throat, as though it is echoing internally. Other times it sounds like I'm hearing it through my ears, like any other sound. No one else has ever...

Success Success QAS called and told me my machine is being mailed today! Can't wait for it to arrive so I can begin to play with my new toy.

Grilled Asian Salmon Grilled Asian Salmon Hope I'm not too late to enter a contender...this is my favorite salmon marinade: 1 T sesame oil 1 T soy sauce 2 t miniced fresh ginger 1 t rice wine vinegar 2 salmon fillets Combine ingredients in a plastic zip lock back, marinade refrigerated for...

Thanks Thanks I emailed Lance today, will see what happens. Thanks for your suggestions.

I started inquiries with QAS to get an INRatio machine in Dec., 2005. My insurance company mailed me an approval in Feb., which I faxed to the QAS representative. However I still haven't received the machine. Although I've called QAS weekly, I keep getting excuses...her voice mail broke so...

I also had significantly longer, and unmanageably heavier periods after starting coumadin. And my OB/GYN said definately no estrogen, as it promotes clotting. However I have been successful with depo-provera shots, once every three months, which have virtually eliminated my periods, other than...

If medications are scored, or have a line down the middle, they can safely be split in half. Medications without a score usually have special coatings to control how quickly and where in the GI tract they are absorbed, such as an exended release medication. If you break one of them in half, or...

I had my surgery at Edward Heart Hospital in Naperville. I highly recommend both Dr. Michael O'Toole, my usual cardiologist, and Dr. Stanley Clark, who specializes in interventional cardiology and adult congenital heart disease and TEEs. Dr. Clark did my work up just prior to surgery, and...