Recent content by Martin1962

I've mentioned before that I did query this with Roche UK back in Sept 2022. They told me that the newer INRange meter will only work with the newer PST strips. The PST strips are however backwards compatible with the older xs meter (which Roche no longer sell). Here in the UK both strips are...

Hi MoAVR, I'm in the UK and had my mitral valve replaced last year at age 59. My surgeon at Papworth left the choice of valve entirely to me, thinking that either would be good at my age. I went with mechanical mainly for the same reasons as you. For me I preferred the greater certainty of...

Last year I had an abnormal colon home test result a couple of months after my mitral valve was replaced with mechanical in Jan 2022 when I was 59. This is in the UK. My cardiologist didn't want me coming off warfarin for a colonoscopy so soon after surgery unless I really needed to, so they did...

I developed complete heart block as a result of my mitral valve replacement surgery last year (mechanical On-x valve). Had to have a dual lead pacemaker implanted which delayed my discharge from hospital. No problems, it works fine, not even aware of it most of the time.

I did check direct with Roche UK last year, their response is below. "Many thanks for your email. The strips compatible with the INRange meter are the XS PT PST Strips. This is the newer INR meter and the XS PT PST are the newer strips (although these are also compatible backwards with the...

Yes, I don't know why Roche decided to give the two versions such similar names. It causes a lot of confusion with doctors and pharmacists. I've got the newer InRange meter, and only the PST strips will work with them, not the PT strips. The PST strips however are backwards compatible with older...

Yes, my procedure was on the morning of the 9th and I restarted warfarin in the evening as instructed by the hospital. Nobody mentioned taking a larger dose or "bolus" on the day or two after my procedure. Sorry, that's me using weekly dose, I thought it would be more concise to convey my...

Thanks Beach77. Similar to me but as per my reply to pellicle it took me even longer to get back into range, injecting the whole time. I too hope eventually to get back to my pre-procedure dose.

Correct. I stopped my warfarin on Sat 5th Nov and started again on the evening of my procedure on Wednesday 9th. I started the injections on Monday 7th and continued as instructed every day until Sunday 27th Nov when my INR finally came back into range. Before the procedure my INR had been in...

So did you bridge every day for 2 weeks before your INR was tested? The issue I had was that the hospital provided only 6 injections, I ended up needing 20 daily injections until my INR got back into range (home testing every few days). Not a pleasant experience. Unfortunately I'm going to have...

So 10 months after having my mitral valve replaced with a mechanical one, I have just had my first experience of bridging with injections for a colonoscopy and polyp removal. Glad to say that the polyps were found to be benign, but the whole bridging process was a bit of a nightmare...

59 10 months. N/A. Self manage, report result to local GP who then advises on dosage (I'm in the UK). 8 & very little effect. No. No, although antibiotics and some other meds can affect INR. Just "bridged" for the first time. Not risky, but I found it a bit of a hassle. One issue for me...

Hi John, I'm a relative newcomer having had mitral valve replacement with On-X mechanical in Jan this year. Also in the UK. I was 59 at the time and didn't fancy further ohs's in my 70's and then possibly again in my 80's. I'm happy with my decision and haven't found warfarin to be a big issue...

I'm recovering well after ohs in January to replace mitral valve with mechanical, albeit with a few complications along the way. The latest thing is that I've now been diagnosed with high uric acid levels causing gout and a kidney stone. Not sure if there's a connection - has anyone else had...

Hi Pete, welcome. I too can relate to your story and am also in the UK (Norfolk). I had a heart murmur for several years which unfortunately was not monitored / followed up properly. My breathlessness in particular got steadily worse and last year an echocardiogram and other tests showed severe...