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Hi, I have had both of the shots, and I test once weekly. There were no abnormal swings in my INR test results. One thing however, I received the second shot early evening, and woke up the next morning in A-Fib. I have not been in A-Fib once since my Ablation 4 years ago, until then. Note...

My personal experience mirrors Paleowoman.. Two open heat surgeries, I get the episodes of auras, and now experiencing double vision issues. eye doctor has said that it is not cataracts causing the issue as they are too small to matter at this point. His is working with me now to solve my...

I got the letter too, and the return mailer, but no questionnaire to fill out. They also include a LIST of the lot numbers effected. I am not able to post pictures, perhaps someone can post a copy of the Effected Lots.

It has been my experience in all the years since 2000 that for the first year or 2 after surgery, (and I have had 3), they would like to see you every 6 months, then reduce that to once annually. However, if they suspect a concern after the annual tests, they will then request that they see you...

Hi, I had a Double Ablation. My doctor went into 2 different chambers of the heart to stop to over active nerves. Each chamber had a different ablation procedure. One was to fix my A-Fib issue, and the other was to fix my A-flutter issue. It has been 9 months since my ablation, and have not...

Hi, I guess the concern that I see in this study is two fold, the study called for aspirin and Plavix. Patient could not take aspirin. So why stay on the study using Plavix alone. This brings me to my next concern. All the commercials I see for Plavix and other drugs like it clearly say "not...

I take my meter with me to the lab whenever I want to do a comparison test. I have been doing this since 2001 and have never had any issues with the lab allowing me to test right after they have taken their draw. So samples are taken within minutes. you should also ask the lab what reagent...

Merry Christmas Ya'll, and a Healthy and Happy New Year! Cheers, Rob

Simple solution to the OP is to stop drinking your herbal teas for a while, and see where your INR level stabilizes.

content of foods in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Total Diet Study Tea from tea bag Vit K per 3.5 fl oz. Black, brewed 0.08 Black, leaves [dry] 262 Decaffeinated, brewed 0.03 Green, leaves [dry] 1,428...

Vit K in certain Teas is high, You should check your Vit K chart, and the ingredients in your herbal teas. It will definitely effect your INR, especially "Green" or Black Teas.

Hi Gang,, I am still around too. I've on here since 2001. I don't post as often as I used to, mainly because I reason that many of the newer folks coming on are more up-to-date on new and exciting advances in OHS. I don't keep up with it as much except for reading the posts from others on...

Hi Pellicle, Actually I used to participate often on an old WebMD forum/bulletin board. She was the RN that hosted it, and was very informative. I never personally met her, only interacted on the forum with her. But.... I am liking that invitation to the wine cellar!!:Face-Smile: Rob

Hi Steve, I can't get mine over 125 when I am jogging on the treadmill at a 4.5 mph pace. But then again I am taking 100 mg of Atenolol both AM and PM. I think the Tortoise can beat me in a race these days. Add to that, I am just now getting over having a Double Ablation last month. Two...

Here is some information that I have saved for years since my first OHS. It still applies today if you are taking Beta Blockers. Topic: Heart Disease: Laurie Anderson, RN, BSN >> Discussion: Exercise with low pulse from medication (by Arlyp (WebMD)) Re: Exercise with low pulse from...

Well, Interesting article. So if I am reading it correctly, you basically should wait about 6 months after OHS to have dental work, and that when you do, pre-medicate. I look at it this way, Better safe than sorry. During teeth cleaning, it is easy for gums to bleed, as the hygienist sometimes...

This has always been a good resource to look through . http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals

I have had my aortic On-X since 2010, and even prior to that, when I had a St Judes in 2000, my cardiologists have me on a Warfarin / Aspirin (81mg) regiment.

I take my multi-vitamin, and it does contain Vit K. It really is simple. If you take your vitamin every day, then the Vit K dose is the same everyday from that multi-vitamin. You simple adjust your Coumadin dose, and it does not fluctuate after stabilizing to your new dose.

Hi Peter, I have had an aneurysm in my aortic arch. They repaired this at the same time they replaced my first mechanical valve with anoth one. They rebuilt the aortic root, and, had to do a by-pass to move my carotid artery away from the area that had the aneurysm. They then "coiled-off" the...