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    Endocarditis - How?

    Hi all! Earlier this year I was diagnosed with sepsis and obviously hospitalised. After a few days searching they finnally found a vegetation of Staph Aureus, on my mitral valve along with mild regurgitation from said valve. (Via a TTE then TOE) MSSA and thankfully not MRSA. After two and...
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    INR - constant changes

    I'm actually from Adelaide too!
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    INR - constant changes

    How easy is it to get one? Also seeing that you're down under as well, is there anyway a can get one discounted by Medicare or something? I don't have large amounts of cash to get one and I know the there pretty pricey
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    INR - constant changes

    Cheers for the reply mate! Massively helpful! Also how did you get the blue text bit down the bottom of your post?
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    INR - constant changes

    Vein Draw! Seeing as you're an Aussie, I get it done through clinical labs if you've heard then. I've found that more "accurate". post - surgery (hospital iin the home) were doing both and sometimes there'd be a discrepancy of a few points from finger to vein i.e Finger - 2.6 and Vein 2.9...
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    INR - constant changes

    I get a blood test done through an official lab
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    INR - constant changes

    Hi all! Have a question is it normal for INR to suddenly change dramatically. I had an MVR with a mechanical valve in March this year and since then getting me a constant dose of Warfarin had been a task. Dosed by GP. Target INR 2.5 - 3.5 For a good period of time after surgery (maybe a...
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    Warfarin and Alcohol

    Hi All! Thanks for answers! Been massive help!
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