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    Anybody using Coag Sense for INR testing?

    No matter your reasons for new, used, etc, get your meter and batch of strips tested against a known standard. I have a meter purchased new through my insurance and I buy 48 test strips in a batch from ebay. When a new package of test strips arrives, I have a lab draw done and before I leave...
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    On-X approved for lower INR Range in the U.S. - Stuck with conservative guidelines

    I met with my Cardiac Surgeon last week and asked his advice on the ON-x results. He agreed that it is a marketing strategy, but he recommends the valve as he sees it as a better valve in the ultrasounds. I am assuming he means the smoother flow and less pressure drop. I presented my home...
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    Hello, new member here....and question on searching for surgeons.

    Loma Linda has a great medical center/teaching hospital. When I lived in So. Cal, that is where I went for annual echo and follow up. I have not lived there in 20 years but I would check into that first if I were to move back. Not too far from Alta Loma. Many healthy and active people live...
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    One year ago?

    Wow time goes fast! But it was 1 year ago where I let the surgeon stop my heart, perform some repairs and then he successfully restarted it. For this I am most thankful. I am also thankful for finding this forum and for the great people who participate on it. For without their knowledge and...
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    INR levels

    I'm in the U.S, coming up on my 1 year anniversary for my mechanical valve implant, and my surgeon also wanted between 2.0 and 3.0 INR. Taking 6mg daily, Valve type in sig line.
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    Cold due to Warfarin?

    Many years before I had my BAV replaced, I met with a new cardio doc for my annual. I told him that I was always warmer than others around me, and my extremities were never cold. I could walk on a cold tile floor crawl into bed and still have warmer feet than my wife who had been in bed a...
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    the 15 second rule

    Thanks Protimenow, You hit the nail on the head as far as "LAB" results. Called Alere today, had remaining data to inform them of. My concerns did not fall on deaf ears with them, so we ended up on a 3 way call with Roche customer service to address my issues. Roche called into question...
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    the 15 second rule

    Sorry, I was referring to the testing of the XS vs. the Hemochron in the clinic. I will continue weekly home tests. Weeks ago, Alere called to follow up on the in home training experience, and I gave them the difference in the first two tests. They immediately passed me up the phone tree...
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    the 15 second rule

    I have no problem in the sample being placed long before the 15 seconds. I also do not have to milk my finger any more than 1 squeeze near the site. I am also not excited about the variance. My repeated weekly testing is over for now as 2013 starts out my ins. coverage at substantially more...
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    the 15 second rule

    I have been testing my coaguchek XS against the hemochron signature elite that the clinic uses. My meter is new(11/13/12) and I received the in home training from Alere when it was delivered. All tests were run with the technician performing the finger stick then wiping away the first blood...
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    Bloody urine after 2 months surgery.

    Did they check your INR? Was it within the prescribed range? I would feel relieved at knowing the source of the blood in the urine has been found.
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    Peaceful thoughts as you were just about to go under before surgery

    The anesthesiologist was talking to me and my family in pre-op ward, where he injected my IV with what he said would be a relaxer similar to a glass of wine or a beer. He then walked to the head of the bed and I said my goodbye and he wheeled me towards the door. I do not remember going...
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    Question re staying in ICU with hubby first night...

    Get your rest at home, and remember to let your spouse rest during the day even when no longer in ICU. My family felt it necessary to spend alot of time in long periods with me. It was more comfortable to have shorter visits, with downtime between them. Remember they are on pain meds and...
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    Need info on out right purchase of home test equip. and supplies.

    Well now, Today is the start of my home monitoring. Spent 1 hour with a Nurse Trainer with my new Coaguchek XS. Performed 2 successful tests, both having the same result and within my range. I plan on testing about every 10 days, as my Physician prescribed every 1 to 2 weeks. Thank you...
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