I am starting this new tread to find out who is using what INR machines, and which ones are the best, least expensive, and those to keep away from no matter the cost.
I am a 68yr old, 1998, had a mitral valve repair, 2015 had a Mitral Valve replacement [St. Jude], and have been like forever with the tests to make sure INR was 2.5-3.5. And now it getting worse with having to drive to the VA every month for the test, and coming back with bad numbers, 2.2 or WOW 4.1 So I decided that even if the VA did nothing with my home testing, I would still gain by doing so and getting the test strips and it whole nine yards, ole timers will get that, youngsters, ask your grand dad, K? LOL
So what is there all to know about the INR machine I want and would not need to worry about it being not reliable as such! The cost right now is of no concern, and for it to be reliable for the rest of my years is a much larger issue. With all the rest of it, i dont really need another thing to think about cept that INR being where it needs to be, 2.5-3.5!
SO please lets hear from all that have owned one, thinking of getting one, or even just digs learning something that they didn't know the day before! Let's hear all of the stories and knowledge of self testing, the ups and the downs, we all out here want and need to hear it all!
thank you for all of your anticipated assistance in helping us to find the knowledge needed to make a sensible purchase!
I am a 68yr old, 1998, had a mitral valve repair, 2015 had a Mitral Valve replacement [St. Jude], and have been like forever with the tests to make sure INR was 2.5-3.5. And now it getting worse with having to drive to the VA every month for the test, and coming back with bad numbers, 2.2 or WOW 4.1 So I decided that even if the VA did nothing with my home testing, I would still gain by doing so and getting the test strips and it whole nine yards, ole timers will get that, youngsters, ask your grand dad, K? LOL
So what is there all to know about the INR machine I want and would not need to worry about it being not reliable as such! The cost right now is of no concern, and for it to be reliable for the rest of my years is a much larger issue. With all the rest of it, i dont really need another thing to think about cept that INR being where it needs to be, 2.5-3.5!
SO please lets hear from all that have owned one, thinking of getting one, or even just digs learning something that they didn't know the day before! Let's hear all of the stories and knowledge of self testing, the ups and the downs, we all out here want and need to hear it all!
thank you for all of your anticipated assistance in helping us to find the knowledge needed to make a sensible purchase!