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Lisa, I could not agree more. I believe changing coumadin dosage too often can cause problems in keeping INR's stable. I just averaged my last 36 tests going back a few years and it is 2.88 and my doseage during this period has either been 8.0, 8.5 or 9.0. I stay at 8.5 and bump up or down .5...

Michelle, can you provide additional information regarding QAS's position that it is "illegal" for other venders to sell protime supplies to individuals. I do understand your statement that your price is higher because QAS adds in the cost of technical support into the product however there...

Happy Birthday Martha.

Dr. Coselli did me too in May 2000. I have a mechanical. The Medical Center in Houston is one of the best around. You are in good hands.

The Coaguchek S runs on 4 AA batteries. Also has an AC adapter but I have never used it.

My Coaguchek and I are living in harmony. No issues. You know me, I only like to surface if there is a food fight, plus you girls don't need me. You seem to have the isssue well in hand. Back to my cave.

Rain, Gina, Janie........ Gee I sure miss the old days.

Hey Ben, long time. I have been on 25mg of Toprol for 3 years and will be on it for life. I have had no ill effects from it at all.

I have a Coaguchek and rely on results over a lab. Before I had my machine my doc sent my blood to the wrong lab and the results were way off. We then had the two different labs (the two largest in the states) test the same blood draw and they were a full point different. He was surprised...

Rob, I just got a fax in from my cardiologist on this machine. Below is his response. "Never heard of it. I'm suspicious that by the time sound frequency characteristics change it might be too late." Be interesting to hear what other cardiologists have to say about it.

Rob, agreed. I also sent the info. to my cardiologist asking if he has ever heard of this device. Sounds like it is fairly new to the market.

Blood thinner cuts risk of recurring clots by two-thirds BOSTON (AP) ? For the first time, doctors have proven that long-term treatment with low doses of a standard blood thinner can reduce the risk of dangerous recurring blood clots in the legs and lungs by two-thirds. The treatment, using...

My cardiologist and I both own one. Good unit. I have been self testing for a few years now.

Medical ID.Com, a web site selling medical ID bracelets and pendents went out of business sometime in late 2001 or early 2002 and did not refund the money of those who had outstanding orders. As this company was located in New York state, the State of New York Office of the Attorney General took...

John, your post on drugs reminced me that I might have cried when Kay told me I could not have a martini while I was still on Vicoden. Actually Kay cried about week three after my surgery when she caught me on the roof with a chainsaw cutting a big limb that fell during a storm. These were...

Moderation is the key. One or two drinks a day should not be harmful to many people but coumadin's effects can vary. I like a glass of wine with dinner and am 2 1/2 years post surgery and have a very stable INR. I agree with Al that binge drinking could be very harmful.

When I discovered I needed a valve and graft, I had about a two-week wait before surgery. During this period I received a letter out of the clear blue from someone who knew someone who knew me. It was a woman who had a surgery to implant a valve. While I actually think it was meant to be a...

Marty, Without a doubt. Kazan is walking distance from Corner Ln. Dick

Marty, I thought about you when the shooting occurred because I was in that Home Depot when I was last in McLean and know it is close to you. I thought it unusual that there would be a two story parking garage at a Home Depot but that is because all we have down here is flat land and more flat...

Hey Marty, lay low my friend.