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Hi there, I am new to this warfarrin dosing. I had my mitral valve replaced with a ONX mechanical valve. I have been taking 4mg and my INR has been at 2.4. Friday went for a lab test and saw it today(sunday) that its at 1.7. Would I increase it myself to 6mg or 8mg. And now I am thinking that I...

I had 2 chest tubes and it was healing until I had a velro chest hugger scratch it off. Now one is alittle wet inside and my question is.....how to deal with the wound. Also on my hand I have a vein with a bump on it.......should I be worried ? On Warfarin and have an ONX valve. TIA

Hey there! I made it through 3 months on Warfarin and now just a baby aspirin a day! I am so thankful for this site, it was like i was not alone! My goal is to stay away from the doctors office for the next 10 years! Thank you for helping me through all those tough times throughout my recovery!

I am on Warfarin til the middle of Sept. and was wondering what others had been told about having some drinks. I ask every doctor i have seen and get different answers all the time. One said that I have only 1 month left so not to have a drink. Another said to have a 2 drinks everyday and the...

Had my surgery July 23rd and right above the top of my incision on my chest is a sore bump. It feels like its fluid. Has anyone had this? And is this normal?

Two days out from a tissue valve replacement! Have excellent nurses and importment a wonderful husband who has been by my side! Hopefully i will be hoe with my family soon!

hey there! This is my first post and hope not my last! I am 38 yrs and by a day surgery found out that i have a mitral valve prolaspe. 2 weeks ago met a Dr. and told me, he has a 60% chance in fixing it or a replacement valve. So i had to decide...the Dr. suggested a mechanical valve. It was a...