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I'm looking for current / recent information on Valvuloplasty (especially for the Mitral Valve). I'm particularly interested in how the procedure is done, how well/how long it works, and WHO are the most experienced / successful practicioneers. Does anyone know of good / successful practioneers...

I've run out of test strips for my Protime 2 Monitor (upgraded to Protime 3 software). I thought 'Protimenow' had provided a list of (low cost) sources but can't seem to find it. Any help? 'AL'

I found the following interesting listing from a Google Search for "severe aortic stenosis" http://www.fpnotebook.com/cv/valve/artcstns.htm Classification: Aortic Stenosis Severity Aortic jet velocity Normal: <2.5 m/sec Mild: 2.5-2.9 m/sec Moderate: 3-4 m/sec Severe: >4 m/sec Mean...

bdryer - I see that you attempted to send a PM to my overloaded mailbox. You can send me an e-mail through VR. Please include your member-name in the subject line. 'AL Capshaw'

I'm watching a PBS program right now (9:30 pm CST) entitled: The Mysterious Human Heart - "The Silent Killer" Atherosclerosis which is supposed to be viewable at anytime on their website.

There will be an ABC TV Special about Heart Surgery produced by Barbara Walters Friday Night (10 pm EST, 9 pm CST if I understood correctly). This was also announced in the Small Talk Forum under the "Barbara Walters Special" thread. The program will feature discussions with celebrities Bill...

Warfarin Dosing Considerations excerpted from the American Family Physician Website www.aafp.org/afp/990201/ap/635.html JON D. HORTON, PHARM.D., and BRUCE M. BUSHWICK, M.D. SNIP Antithrombotic Effect. The antithrombotic effect of warfarin, or the inability to expand or form clots, is not...

I'm curious to know if there are any dedicated Coumadin Clinics in the United Kingdom. If so, I would be very interested in their guidelines for managing Coumadin Dosing, especially how long they recommend waiting to re-test after changing a patient's dosing schedule. Secondarily, I would be...

There is an interesting view of Health Care in the United Kingdom (England, etc.) from new member marko2011 who worked in the NHS (National Health Service) and is now a patient of the NHS as he waits for proper treatment of his ailments. See...

Has anyone found a Med1care Prescr1ption Po1icy that has good pricing for occasional L0venox usage? There seems to be a Wide Variation in T1er placement for L0venox between different Med1care Prescr1ption Po1icies.

Coumadin Tablet Sizes (Dosages) Available After being unsure of the exact Tablet Dosages available, I decided to check it out with a Google Search. Coumadin and Generic Warfarin are offered in the following dosages: 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.5, and 10 mg I was unable to copy the listing that...

Development History of the Bi-Leaflet Mechanical Valve Designs Dr. Jack Bokros, Ph.D. has been involved in the design and development of All of the leading Bi-Leaflet Mechanical Valves starting with St. Jude, and followed by Carbomedics, ATS, and finally his latest (and greatest), the On-X...

The recent thread entitled "from RobThatsMe" in the Pre-Surgery Forum detailing his upcoming Aortic Valve Replacement because of Pannus Tissue Growth inspired me to do a Google Search for the word Pannus. The following are only 2 of the several web-based links that came up under "pannus...

Attention Artificial Valve Recipients - If you had a 'thorough' Dental Cleaning where there was 'moderate' bleeding from the gums when the hygenist cleaned close to the gumline using both an ultrasonic cleaner with water rinse and suction followed by scraping with the usual dental instrument...

If you haven't seen the new Summer TV Show entitled "Boston Med" you are missing some interesting real-life medical drama on Thursday nights featuring real patients and medical staff at the "Big 3" Hospitals in Boston, namely Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and...

I don't recall seeing the subject of Cataract Surgery on anti-coagulated patients being discussed before so I'm wondering, is that routinely performed while anti-coagulated or do the Eye Surgeons want their patients OFF Coumadin for the procedure?

AARGH ! It's been Hot and Humid (Sultry as they say here in the South) and I've been sweating like a horse when working / walking outdoors and even while exercising in an air conditioned facility. For the last few days I noticed my urine was a 'darker yellow' than normal. Tonight, after...

Several of our New Members have reported Dizzyness and/or Light Headedness as one of their symptoms. I'd like to know more about those symptoms. Is this Dizzyness / Light Headedness continuous, or does it come and go? If it comes and goes, has anyone been able to identify possible triggers...

If a Patient called in to a Doctor's Office with complaints of Abdominal Pain, Chills for 1 hour, followed by a rising Temperture, eventually reaching 101+, What conditions might you suspect? What tests would you think should be ordered?

I know that Blood Pressure rises with Exercise. Is there an Upper Limit Guideline for BP during Exercise? I also know that the faster your BP drops following exercise, the better the condition of your heart. Does (or can) BP drop Below Normal after exercise? What is the significance of...