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Hi gang, My BP has been a bit high lately, (156/82 - 176/85) and my cardiologist has prescribed" Losartan". This is in addition to my 100 mg of Atenelol twice a day, and 5 mg of Amlodapine. I have read all the info from various sites regarding this medication, but I am more interested in...

Hi Everyone, I have researched this on earlier postings here but could not find any clear answers to this question. From what I have read on this supplement, it is tagged as an herb that does indeed cause raised INR levels. So my question is this, Have any home testers started using this...

I thought this information was worth sharing, and wanted to pass this on, as I found it on another site. The new FDA approval indicates a 1.5 - 2.0 INR range for the On-X mechanical aortic valves, but as always, read the info, and check with your doctor. FDA Approval: On-X aortic valves with...

Hi, I just found this on the internet released today, May 6th, 2014 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/alere-initiates-voluntary-urgent-product-recall-of-alere-inratio2-ptinr-professional-test-strips-2014-05-06?reflink=MW_news_stmp WALTHAM, Mass., May 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Alere Inc. ALR...

Hi gang, I sometimes wonder about this. Let's say we have a bad situation occur, warfarin, and other meds are no longer available. What alternatives are available that we could take in place of this medication to survive? Rob

Hi Gang, I have waited a for some time before posting this question just to be certain. My Coumadin dose after my 1st heart valve surgery was 5 mg/day, or 35 mg/week. After my 2nd heart valve surgery, my dose is now 4 mg/day for 5 days, and 5 mg per day for 2 days, or 30 mg/wk. My range...

Hi Gang, Back when I had my first VR, I got a St Jude Aortic Valve. St. Jude company sent me a Valve ID card, that displayed the date of my surgery, the Surgeon, type of valve, size, etc. I had that replaced with the On-X on my re-op surgery. I have never received an ID card from On-X. Have...

Hi Gang, Thought I would revisit an old topic of mine. I often find myself working on things, like car or boat motors, or other things that tend to nick, scratch, or cut my hand while working. It's really annoying if that happens as a small cut or scratch bleeds forever when on blood...

Hi Gang, I am currently taking Amioderone, post surgery, but only for a shor time I believe. This is to totally prevent me from any A-Fib issues while recovering. I am aware that this is not the drug of choice for long term maintainance of A-fib. My doctor recommended that I start taking...

Hi Everyone, Something that I noticed during my stay at the hospital - Post Surgery. My sternum pain did not seem to be as great as it was for my first AVR surgery. Ben and I actually discussed this, and based on the fact that he noticed both of my hands being able to go over my head, and and...

Hi Everyone, Well, finally out of the hospital, and sitting in a hotel room in downtown Cleveland. I am feeling a bit weak, so mostly taking it easy today, and will try to get a few short walks in. Tomorrow, we fly back to Tennessee, on a direct flight. Total airtime is only 1:15 hours. I...

Hello Everyone, I thought this may be something that we sometimes overlook as we get wrapped up in all the pre-surgery events. I have found a great site that provides some very useful information, including "free" downloads of the legal forms used by state for creating a "Living Will". The...

HI Gang, I posted something about this a long time ago, but thought I would repost this idea. (I was working on my house metal gutter screens this weekend when I thought to repost this). Being on Coumadin, it never fails that when working in the yard, on my car, or on my boat engines, I would...

Hi, Susan requested that I post a few of my pics from my visit to the Neuschwanstein castle in Baveria. The castle was built by crazy King Ludwig. There are actually 2 castles here, Hohenschwangau, and Neuschwanstein, which is the one that is said to have been the model of which Walt Disney...

Hi, It's been a while since my last post, and some of you have asked that I post some pics of my travel over there while I am there working. This last trip, I took a week off, and traveled to Berlin, Dresden, and Hamburg. I really loved them all, But Berlin was my favorite. Berlin has a...

Hi Gang, I take this drug and just received this notice this morning. Thought I would pass it along. This is from Medco my prescription drug Mail-in company. Important recall notice: Actavis has initiated a class 1 recall for all strengths of oral use Digitek (digoxin). On April...

Hi Everyone, I found this information this morning, found it interesting and thought I would share it. Apoligies if this has already been posted. Anyone have any additional comments on this? I am still overseas, but get to be home for the holidays this year. I return on Dec 20th. Wishing...

Hi, As many of you know, my mom had open heart surgery back in May and had work done to 2 of her valves. She was recovering well, until yesterday. She was going to get up from her chair and move to another room in her home. Well, all of a sudden, she could not move anything on her left side...

Hi Gang, I thought you would be interested in seeing this. If someone has already posted, apologies for the repeat. Rob Subject: FDA NEWS RELEASE/FDA Approves Updated Warfarin (Coumadin) Prescribing Information FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: August 16, 2007 Media Inquiries...

Hi Everyone, I have been reading through some searches of the older posts regarding "Lowering LDL Cholesterol" , and after reading many of them, I had a few questions that I am hoping you can help with. Sylvia brought to our attention that there was an over the counter aid to help lower LDL...