How do I do this?

[Blanche]

I have a problem that needs attention.

The radiologist says that he can help me with a stereotactic biopsy.

Sounds good to me, But.........he wants me to get my INR down to zero...zero zero zero zero.................

As my grandmon would say, holy cripes...lord love a duck.

 

[Mary]

I have a problem that needs attention.

The radiologist says that he can help me with a stereotactic biopsy.

Sounds good to me, But.........he wants me to get my INR down to zero...zero zero zero zero.................

As my grandmon would say, holy cripes...lord love a duck.

I can't offer any advice concerning the INR management, Blanche, but I do hope that everything is taken care of and this issue is soon a thing of the past.

 

[njean]

I'm afraid that all I have to offer is my prayers & hope that everything works out well for you!

 

[Eva]

Quoted from: http://www.heartrhythmfoundation.org/a-fib/INR_FINAL.pdf

"In healthy people, the INR is about 1.0"

"An INR less than 2.0 may not provide adequate protection from clotting."

 

[Marty]

I have a problem that needs attention.

The radiologist says that he can help me with a stereotactic biopsy.

Sounds good to me, But.........he wants me to get my INR down to zero...zero zero zero zero.................

As my grandmon would say, holy cripes...lord love a duck.

Blanche, We do these stereotactic biopsies in my department. They are done with a needle and bleeding complications are rare. In patients taking warfarin for a mechanical valve, particularly a mitral, we usually bridge. If the patient is taking warfarin for DVT or a-fib we usually do a four day hold.

 

[Bina]

Eva is right......the normal average person not on ACT has an INR of 1.0
There is no "zero" as such.

 

[Lisa in Katy]

Blanche, zero is impossible or our blood would be solid.

Since you don't take Warfarin for a mechanical valve, I don't know what your risk is for going off of it for a few days, but I think bridging would be in order. Whatever happens, I am praying for you, so let us know.

 

[zipper2]

Don't have answers Blanche but will give prayers everythying goes well.

zipper2 (DEB)

 

[laurad37]

Blanche, sorry i have do advice for you but wanted to wish you well.

 

[WayneGM]

I don't have any advice, but best wishes and good luck.