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I have had two open heart surgeries in less than 9 months last year. Born with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve and then an aneurysm of 4.5 I had the first surgery November 29, 2021. I had Grand Mal seizure on April 30, 2022 and they did EKG, MRI, etc. I got a blood infection in May 2022 and had to...

Hi, Thank you for the information and articles. I'm shocked about Moriarty. I agree on the INR and lowering it. Thankfully, I've had extractions before. It's hard to believe I have nice teeth with all the issues I've had. Before OHS, St. Jude, due to Bicuspid Aortic Valve and aneurysm having a...

I can imagine! That's why I figured I'd check in with the experts. I'm having a molar extracted and hope it's an easy removal. Years ago I had a tooth removed and fragments of the tooth had to be dug out causing a divot in the gum tissue. I hope it's not that much of a nightmare. Thank you for...

It makes sense to drop the INR down to 2.0. I usually stay at 2.5, which is the clinics magic number for me. It's a molar so hopefully there won't be too much bleeding, but we'll see 🙏🏻

Yes, I always pre-medicate before the dentist even if they're just looking. After what I went through last year with the blood infection and two open heart surgeries I don't take any chances. I'm sure the oral surgeon will have me on antibiotics for a few days, perhaps a week after the...

Yes, I have had to do this before so I'll see if the coumadin clinic recommends doing so. Thank you!

Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it! I think I'll be all set with an INR of 2.5 and will get the oral surgeon's recommendations on antibiotics after the procedure.

Thank you for your feedback. I figured based on what I've read that it was ok. I usually keep my INR at 2.5 so it should be ok.

Hello Everyone! I am likely going to need a tooth extraction next week due to a vertical and horizontal fracture of a molar. My cardiologist doesn't think I need to be concerned about dropping my INR down. The Coumadin Clinic I go to hasn't made any recommendations either, but I'll get more...

Maybe ask your Coumadin Clinic to do what mine allows a check every three months. As long as you provide them weekly or bi-weekly numbers they allow a visit every three months.

Try Nuun Electrolyte tablets

I'm so glad you're doing well and pray you won't need another surgery. I can't believe the bum luck on this entire situation. If I had it to do over I would have waited as long as I could before doing the surgery this past November. I never got back to who I was prior to surgery and then a blood...

Thank you for sharing your experience! I am 54 and had my first surgery November 29, 2021 to replace a Bicuspid Valve, aneurysm of 4.5mm and two Coronary Artery moved. I'm so glad you had a good outcome! Did you end up getting the mechanical valve? I hope to get another mechanical if possible...

Hmm that might be taking it a bit too far 😂

I hope so too! Thank you!!

Next week is 6 weeks. I've read anything longer and another risk for infection. We'll see what happens because it all depends on the WBC results.

Yes, it is great and I'm definitely glad he involved many of the best surgeon's in the area to get perspective on my case. At this point I should be coming off IV Antibiotics next week if the WBC Count looks good, going on oral Amoxicillan, which has never been an issue, but this might be at a...

This is great information! Thank you for sharing the article. I am absolutely sure this is how I got Strep B.

Thank you!!