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14 months postop. My memory took a hit early on. Couldn't remember names, things I was told, my wife would repeat the same thing several times. It has improved since but not yet 100%. I always relied on my memory to remember things but now am learning to take notes and keep reminders.

Thank you. Not too winded. Hard to breathe for about half a minute after, then I'm fine.

Steve, I am taking Bisoprolol (A beta blocker) and micardis. I have noticed that my heart rate is low, in the 60's, and even working out, it hardly goes above above 80. I thought I had turned into a pro athlete... lol...

It's been a little over a year since my aortic valve replacement surgery. In the weeks leading to the surgery, I would be out of breath going up two flight of stairs. This hasn't really improved much. Does it take longer ? I have been going to the gym to get back in shape and I can walk for...

Thanks all for your comments and advice. I'll be speaking to my cardio and the dentist.

Before my AVR (mechanical), I extracted a tooth in preparation for an implant. I did not predict the AVR before the implant. I just called my dentist to book the implant procedure. I informed the assistant that I was on warfarin. She simply told me to stop taking it 5 to days before the...

I had a different experience. I had about 2 weeks from the realization that I needed a replacement to surgery. First time (and only) time I met the surgeon, he simply said to me, at your age (49), I would not recommend tissue, mechanical is the way to go. Good luck

My surgeon said to me: "You're 49, mechanical is the way to go, no question". That's what I chose. Then ,the night before the surgery, the chief of surgery came to my room to talk to me. He told me that within 5 to 10 years, valve replacements will be done via a catheter procedure. The...

In Europe, 4.0 is acceptable. Their high range is 2.5 to 4.0.

Looking at it from a weekly doses perspective makes a lot of sense and simplifies the whole concept. Thank you !! I'm trying to be in the 2.5 to 3.5 range, so 55 mg probably looks good.

I'm thinking the same .. Resutls from today: INR still low...1.78 New dosage for 7 days Date 14 - 2.0 - 1.78 + STOMACH INJECTION OF FRAGMIN FOR 3 DAYS 15 - 2.0 16 - 1.5 17 - 2 18- 1.5 19 - 2 --- CATHETER TEST TO SEE IF THERE IS A BLOCKAGE SOMEWHERE, if so, possible stent... 20 - 1.5...

Each Pill is 5 mg. 0.5 is half a pill or 2.5mg.. 2 are two pills or 10mg and so on...

Dosage Dosage I was testing often because the machine is new. New toy. I don't change my dose. June - 5 mg Day - Dose - INR 15 - 0.5 - 2.64 16 - 1.5 17 - 1 - 1.66 18 - 2 19 - 1.5 20 - 1.5 - 2.06 21 - 2 22 - 1.5 23 - 2 24 - 1.5 25 - 2 - 3.03 26 - 1.5...

Thanks for all your input. Update: Recap: Monday - 4.9 Wed - 1.8 (prescribed 3 days of Fragmin + increase in dosage) Friday - 2.0 (first home test) Monday - 2.3 (home test) Wed - will be a Hospital vein test + will...

Coumadin is the brand. At least that's what the prescription bottle says..

Drawing from a vein.

Yes, 4.9 to 1.8 in two days. Monday 4.9, no coumadin Monday night. Tuesday, one dosage - Wed 1.8. I take 5 mg. Meds: Crestor 40 mg (been taking for years), Micardis 40 mg, Sandos Bisoprolol 10 mg, aspirin 80mg, Coumadin 5mg. I walk everyday. Errands with the wife around town. No real...

Hi everybody, Surgery was 6 weeks ago. Aortic valve. 49 years old. Have had complications. The docs haven't been able to stabilize my INR. 10 days after coming home from surgery, my INR tested at 1.4 and that same day, I had a mild heart attack (due to a clot) which bought me an additional...

It's been just over 4 weeks since my AVR surgery. From what I read here, typical post-op pains and other issues. 5 days in hospital. 10 days after surgery, I was at the hospital (Montreal Heart Institute) doing the weekly blood test and my INR had gone down to 1.4. Took a Fragmin shot in the...