(My husband, John, has been swamped at work this week and not able to go online to look at vr.com. I did walk him through the website Tuesday night at home. His screen name is catman, BTW. )
John said he only wants to have OHS once, and therefore, if his MV can't be repaired, he's leaning heavily toward a mechanical. I'm investigating those and have spoken with my surgeon's nurse. We'll see Dr. Matter when John gets results of his TEE, scheduled Feb. 1.
I tried to do an INR test on him Tuesday night, but didn't get large enough of a drop of blood. Will repeat next Monday (interested in his INR now) and so he can really see what it's like.
John will be 61 in March. His dad died @ 79 from cancer, had MVR twice. His mom died @ 64 from Alzheimer's (yeah, very young).
I know the surgeon will have some input on what type of valve, but John should get the valve he feels most comfortable with.
Any comments on anticoagulation therapy in seniors?
John walks about 2 miles a day during a break at work, does the mowing, but that's probably the most active he is. He's very consistent in what he eats. Has never taken any kind of chances. Never had any cavities or teeth pulled -- honest!! He's very good at seeing our PCP.
I just wonder about warfarin with senior citizens -- that is, very senior senior citizens. John doesn't want to have another surgery at 75+, if he can help it.
Nancy, Al Lodwick, anyone?
John said he only wants to have OHS once, and therefore, if his MV can't be repaired, he's leaning heavily toward a mechanical. I'm investigating those and have spoken with my surgeon's nurse. We'll see Dr. Matter when John gets results of his TEE, scheduled Feb. 1.
I tried to do an INR test on him Tuesday night, but didn't get large enough of a drop of blood. Will repeat next Monday (interested in his INR now) and so he can really see what it's like.
John will be 61 in March. His dad died @ 79 from cancer, had MVR twice. His mom died @ 64 from Alzheimer's (yeah, very young).
I know the surgeon will have some input on what type of valve, but John should get the valve he feels most comfortable with.
Any comments on anticoagulation therapy in seniors?
John walks about 2 miles a day during a break at work, does the mowing, but that's probably the most active he is. He's very consistent in what he eats. Has never taken any kind of chances. Never had any cavities or teeth pulled -- honest!! He's very good at seeing our PCP.
I just wonder about warfarin with senior citizens -- that is, very senior senior citizens. John doesn't want to have another surgery at 75+, if he can help it.
Nancy, Al Lodwick, anyone?