Recent content by GeorgeM

Dan I think the decision will rest much on how you feel personally about the choices. Whether you opt for a replacement valve now or to keep your own valve will not have much impact on your longer term management after a few months post surgery. I chose to have the aortic root repair & valve...

3/27 INR=2.1, increased from 26 to 28mg per week Kris Your INR levels are puzzling. Where you on a lower dose before 3/27 ? If so it could be that your body is simply taking longer to reach the target INR level. I notice though that your INR started to rise then dropped without a reducton...

I think Nancy really said it so well. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. George Montgomery

I want to say a BIG thank's to all the people on this thread for their great advice. As you all suggested - I didn't change my warfarin dose this week and managed to stay in range (at 3.2) - for the first time ! Had I followed the clinic's advice and reduced my dose by 10%, I would have likely...

You folks are absolutely right - and the chart, Nick, looks fantastic. Message understood - I'll be sticking with my current dose. Best Wishes George

Bill It took me a year to decide to have valve surgery - and my case was simpler than yours. I hope you get a resolution. Why do they think your heart will not restart following surgery ? Do you have any CHD ? Best Wishes George

Thanks for all your advice - and yes I agree with the view that reducing my dose is not going to keep me in range. So I'll get back in touch with my clinic and ask them if I can stay at my current doseage. I'll let you know how I get on. Best Wishes George

Ross Yes I've noticed that my clinic always keeps me at the lower end or outside my INR range. Thus I don't have a buffer should it drop for some unexplained reason and hence I have to start again to climb back to safety. I agree with you on dosage but I don't want to take a different dose...

Hi Tommy And welcome to VR - it's a great place and one where I've had lots of great advice. Like you I've had an AVR (back in Feb 07) and I am making great progress 13 weeks out. However I have had several bouts of A-Fib, dizziness, blured vision etc. So don't let that worry you - they...

Well I've now managed to get my INR back into its target range of 2.5 - 3.5. It's taken four weeks. My latest reading is 3.5, taking 29 mg Warfarin for the last week. My clinic has now reduced to dose to 26 mg for the next week (10% drop). Will the latest dose keep me in range or push me...

Evelyn Thanks for the update on the Coaguchek testers. I contacted Roche here in the UK and they have test strips available. I understand they are recommend their latest XS machine. I'll have a look at the INRatio machine as well, as you suggest. Would like to get a machine soon - though my...

Congratulations Mary, and keep up the good work ! Best Wishes George Montgomery

Evelyn Does that mean you can't use one of these machines ? I am about to get one myself. Best Wishes George Montgomery

Best wishes for your op and we'll be waiting to hear from you 'on the other side of the bump'. George Montgomery

Hi Elizsue I was 51 when my heart first started complaining, and luckily I found VR. You'll get lots of wisdom and shared experiences here, which I am sure will be of help to you - and great support after you've come through your operation. Feel free to ask any questions that you want to...