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So - before surgery I was on Atenolol, only 25mg daily. Post surgery I was placed on Metoprolol, 50mg daily (2x day). In the hospital, my pulse was it's normal 60-70 range. Lately, it's crept up into the 80-90 range resting. I'm not terribly worried, as it doesn't really ramp up much when...

I'm frankly surprised that such a thread hasn't been started...maybe this isn't that type of crowd :) Anyway, I was given three machines as suggestions. ProTime 3, Coagcheck...and another I can't remember off the top of my head. I went with the first on my list - the ProTime 3. I was the...

The material available online for Coumadin is extremely contradictory. For example, soy(tofu) and ice cream are sometimes listed in the "don't ever have" category. Does anyone know if there is truth to this? Can I enjoy an occasional milkshake or tofu dish from my favorite Thai restaurant?

Hi everyone - my first post, although I've been reading the forums since my surgery nearly 5 weeks ago. I thought that I'd share a bit of my story (seems to be a popular thing around here) and maybe weave in a few questions. Quick background: I was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome about 20...