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    Covid Vaccines

    Had the Moderna in Feb/March - with no issues.
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    Feels Like Muscle Pain Near Heart

    I experienced something similar a week and half ago. I had my second Moderna vaccine on March 18th. When lying down I had extreme discomfort around my left flank and below left ribs, but no shortness of breath. It felt like I had a Spleen mass - with no space in my abdominal area, which was...
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    Magnesium anyone?

    I take 500mg Magnesium Oxide once a day (morning)
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    How much Warfarin Amount do you take?

    I have a On-X Mitral Valve and take 27.5 mg Warfarin a week - Mon, Wed and Friday 2.5mg and 5.0mg on the other days - INR 3.0 to 3.5
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    Ablation needed near mechanical mitral valve

    I have a mechanical mitral valve, and had afib. Had ablations (2x 7 hour procedures) to successfully eliminate the afib. They modeled the heart with ct scans prior to the procedure. Last ablation was done in 2012 and so far still afib free.
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    the fact that its 40C means ...

    Merry Xmas!
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    New Coag-Sense meter

    My tester version seems to be the new one - no batteries to replace just power charger to recharge. Color screen with WIFI, USB port etc. My transfer tubes is likely also newer style as per your description. Luckily I get my supply covered thru Medicare/ Medigap insurance at no extra cost. i...
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    New Coag-Sense meter

    I was using the CoaguChek XS from Roche for about 4 years with no issues after the recall from Alere Inratio2 meters. Currently using CoagSense meter, for the last couple of months with some concerns - although the test strips is not as time sensitive, the sample transfer tube and process seems...
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    INRatio 2 test strips in Canada

    Thanks for the responses. Currently residing in British Columbia (Victoria) and will investigate getting prescription through pharmacy as Freddie suggests.
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    INRatio 2 test strips in Canada

    Where do Canadians order their test strips from?
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    Endocarditis

    Thanks for the responses
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    Endocarditis

    Hello all, Just completed 6 weeks of antibiotic IV treatment, for endocarditis from bacterium. Latest TEE still showed presence of vegetation on my on-x mitral valve. Does anyone know what the risks are leaving vegetation on valve?
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    Discontinuing Metoprolol

    Kathy, I started using Metoprolol - 2 weeks after my MVR surgery due to AF and fast heart rate - 150 and higher. Was able to exercise daily for min 90 minutes. Due to some other side effects requested to be taken off Metoprolol. My Cardiologist agreed after tests showed that my...
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    Mitral valve repair/replacement for those over 80

    Dr Hon Lee did my surgery in Kaiser Santa Clara Homestead - he came highly recommended for Mitral Valve replacement/repair. Unfortunately cannot comment on the over 80 part.
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    Sudden Spike in heart rate

    Thanks Ross and Neil, will definitely ask my Cardiologist for a Holter Monitor. Mercia
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    Sudden Spike in heart rate

    Just celebrated my 2 year MVR anniversary. Just wondering if anyone experienced a sudden spike or increase to heart rate, by just bending down to pick up something or moving your arms, a little - from 78bpm to 156bpm and then just stays there for about 15min or more and goes back to 78 as long...
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    muscle pain from statins use

    Hello Jeff, Had the same muscle pains from statins - since then have been on SLO-NIACIN 250MG SA tablets. The doctor started me on a small dosage and increased the dosage every 4 weeks, if tolerated. I am taking 1 tablet in the morning and 2 tablets at night - this is controlling my...
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    Metropolol

    On Metoprolol shortly after my MVR in June 2008. I take 25mg twice daily, and have experienced some weight gain or inability to loose weight since taking it. I also experience hair-loss and some low BP sometimes which causes diziness. Puts me right to sleep in the evening, with some vivid...
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    Montrealer`s update

    Great update - hope you have a great cruise!:D
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    Concerned with INR level

    quick update quick update My INR is still at 1.9 - after really looking more into the dosage adjustments that they made the previous week, I realised that they only shuffled the daily dosage around. The overall weekly dosage was still 42.5mg - which was the same as the previous week. So my...
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