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Im starting a new weight loss plan (Advocare) and they have a supplemental drink called Slim. It has Svetol (green coffee extract) in it. I was wondering if anyone has any idea on Svetol and INR. Thanks!

Had aortic valve replaced a year ago and have gained 20lbs or so. I'm trying to watch what I eat and am walking 2-3 miles 3 times a week. I don't want to blame it all on Warfarin, but is/does Warfarin cause weight gain?

Hi folks, Can I take Claritin and/or Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom while taking Warfarin? Got the sniffles and slight sore throat and just wanted to know what to take. Thanks again! Kurt

Hello all - had minimally invasive AVR on Tuesday the 29th performed here in Birmingham at UAB Hospital by Dr. McGiffin. I don't really have anything to compare it to, but 3 days post op I would say recovery has gone well with the exception of going into a-fib this morning. After a dose of IV...

I'll be headed into surgery for aortic valve replacement on Tues. Dec 29th. Dr. McGiffin (UAB / Kirklin Clinic) will be performing the surgery. He'll be putting in a St. Jude. I'm ready to go and am looking forward to feeling better and getting back to the things I used to do. I'll try to post...

Had my cath on Monday. Arteries look great. No blockage. Valve is tight. Meeting with surgeon (McGiffin / UAB Kirklin Clinic) on Friday. Hope to get everything squared away then. More than likely will opt for St. Jude mechanical.

Hi, I'm new so excuse the length. I'm 46 in fairly good shape and was born with aortic stenosis and over the last year I've certainly been feeling the effects. Shortness of breath, tight chest, and can't do the things I used to do. When I was 5, they told me I'd have to have valve replacement...