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I understand testing same time every week for a routine but does anyone see a problem with testing INR first thing in the morning? I have a busy schedule and this is easiest time for me, I take my Warfarn dosage at night and blood pressure medicine and Metroporil in the morning. Usually test...

I'm very active and my INR has fluctuated the last few weeks. I've been tested (blood draw) every 2 weeks. My Coumadin clinic suggested going to more frequent testing and my Dr ordered ahome tester. I'm good with this as I like to stay on top of things. I had a call today from the service they...

Quite the experience! Not all bad at all just quite a time of emotions. Let me first say I'm a Christian, my faith is in Jesus Christ. I'm not a bible pounder or an in you're face Christian, but I have strong beliefs. I say this because it matters. When you have faith and put it all in Gods...

I am receiving a aortic valve replacement tomorrow. My surgeon first thought I might need a root replacement but later the nurse said it would only take a repair. This would be much less invasive and less risky, I won't tak to surgeon until tomorrow. I assume he is going to put a patch around...

I've been following this forum for a while now and I'm scheduled for surgery Oct 27. I appreciate the experiences and opinions expressed here. I know everyone reacts differently to this type of surgery, but overall this has taken a lot of fear away and I'm ready to get this behind me. I was born...