I need your advice before I speak to my cardio

[Eva]

My INR today is 2.4.

It has been fluctuating for several weeks between 2.2 and 2.6 (last week).

My cardio has been increasing my dosage by 1mg/week only!!. Last Monday he asked me to take 8.5 mg 7 nights/week instead of 6 nights/week. I did not want to argue with him as I like him as a cardio and as a person and wanted to give him a chance. I knew in my heart it was not going to make a difference. On contrary it is lower this week. But now, I want to guide him instead of him guiding me, but wanted your advice first to talk to him with more confidence.

I have been eating green beans, salads, Tabbouleh (Lots of parsley and I add cilantro to it), Hummus, and increasing my exercise level and I do not want to change my diet.

I think I need 9.5 three times a week (or four times) and 8.5 rest of week.

What do you think, dears!! RESCUE ME!!!

 

[Bina]

You may need a bump up of 5% of the weekly total.

 

[netmiff]

where do you want to be? what is your range ?

 

[Ross]

http://www.pace-med-apps.com/CoumCalc.htm

 

[Eva]

where do you want to be? what is your range ?

2.5-3.5...I have to go by the range for the Mitral valve. But my surgeon prefers it to be around 3.

 

[Eva]

http://www.pace-med-apps.com/CoumCalc.htm

This is neat, Ross. Thanks. My cardio wants me to take 9mg twice a week and keep 8.5 mg for five times a week. I objected, but he does not want to elevate it quickly.

 

[Ross]

He's another one that is afraid that you'll blow up if you go over 3. I'm ever hopeful these people will learn, but it appears it's not going to happen in my lifetime.