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I would just like to wish all the Australians here a very happy Australia Day. I hope you all have a healthy and enjoyable day with family and friends. Mary

I have read that anti-inflammatory drugs should not be used while on warfarin but was wondering if an anti-inflammatory cream such as Voltaren can be used. I checked past threads but they all referred to oral drugs. Thanks Mary

Today ( 08.08.08 ) is the first anniversary of my aortic valve replacement with a shiny new on-x valve. I have been blessed with a complication free 12 months, and all I have to show for it now is a thin white scar and a very soft ticking. Taking coumadin has been a non issue as I was in range...

" HAPPY BIRTHDAY " To both GINA and WILLIAM Hope you have a great day Mary

I am interested to know how many of my fellow aussies home test and did you speak to your cardio or GP to help organize it. I'm only 10 weeks post op, so I know I will probably have to wait for a while but I'm already sick of having to go to gribbles all the time to get tested. Any help greatly...

Ten days ago my INR was 2.4 (taking 4.5mg a day) and then I had the pleasure (haha) of adding bp meds and lipitor to my daily routine, three days ago I was tested and my INR was 4.0 so I was retested today and it was 4.9. Is this a normal jump after adding these meds? My gp has told me to hold...

hi everyone, just thought i'd write and let you know i got home today. So far my recovery has been text book and my doctors have been really happy with me. I really wanted to say thankyou to everyone for their wishes and prayers as I went into this, it shows what a special group this is as God...

Today I met with my surgeon and he confirmed what all the tests showed my aortic valve needs to be replaced and I need a double bypass. The good news is that I can have my valve of choice the on-x valve and also the bypass can be done with the thoracic arteries. I am booked in to hospital for...

I've just noticed on my bathroom scales which measure weight and body mass index a warning

hi everyone, I have moderate to severe aortic stenosis which will probably be operated on later this year. Yesterday I had an angiogram just to make sure there were no nasty surprises when they operate but unfortunatly they found 2 of my arteries are blocked one at 70% . I have done heaps...

I found this on a different forum and thought you might like it. PET RULES TO BE POSTED VERY LOW ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR - NOSE HEIGHT. Dear Dogs and Cats, The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please...

My thoughts and prayers are extended to the people who have lost loved ones and property in the recent tornado's in kansas and oklahoma......mary

Does anyone here play ten pin bowling. I play twice a week with a 12lb ball and will be having avr in a few months and was wondering how long i can expect to be side lined. ......mary

I went to my cardio today for my 6 month check up and he told me the time had come fo start organizing things for surgery. I went for blood tests after my cardio appointment and i'm waiting for the doctors office to get back to me with details of admission to the hospital for the angiogram. All...