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    The St. Jude valve: Analysis of thromboembolism, warfarin-related hemorrhage, and sur

    Warfarin IS the problem..... I call a spade is a spade...I do not "sugar coat" the facts like some....Warfarin is NOT an M & M....it was used for Rat poison...and still is.....the fact that it is prescribed for our condition and other people conditions is besides the the point...the point is...
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    The St. Jude valve: Analysis of thromboembolism, warfarin-related hemorrhage, and sur

    Though this would be interesting especially for those who have warfarin-related hemorrhage problems like me The St. Jude valve: Analysis of thromboembolism, warfarin-related hemorrhage, and survival [/U] Lawrence S.C. Czer M.D., a, b, Jack M. Matloff M.D.a, b, Aurelio Chaux M.D.a, b, Michele...
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    Risk of Stoke vs risk of bleeding to death Mech HVR

    No ..but Doctors did. You have never heard of "blood loss" while taking Warfarin?? Its THE most common side effect and is VERY common.??When you are blood loss anemic what do you think the effect would be? You have less oxygen to the brain. After passing out 6 years ago when walking I was...
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    Risk of Stoke vs risk of bleeding to death Mech HVR

    Thanks for all the feedback... I hope that everyone realize that this forum is a discussion only and that everyone is responsible for making their own choice. But I think that is wise to think outside the box...ONE size does not fit all. Doctors go by studies and are scared to think outside the...
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    Risk of Stoke vs risk of bleeding to death Mech HVR

    All valves were in the post link But I know Aortic are the least risky
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    Risk of Stoke vs risk of bleeding to death Mech HVR

    I had my Aortic Valve & Root replaced by a St Jude bi-leaf in 2001 when I was 50 years old.. along with triple bi-pass. My target INR range with warfarin is low with this type valve 2-3 INR. It never goes above 3 INR...and I try to keep it at no higher than 2 INR That said however... I still...
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