Sme interesting info on how home monitoring INR can significantly increase long term prognosis. At 10 years survival was 97% compared to 81. A big difference no matter how small the study is. I'm sure it isn't this different in reality but I'm sure quality of life and prognosis is improved with home monitoring.
http://icvts.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2011/12/06/icvts.ivr088.full
http://icvts.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2011/12/06/icvts.ivr088.full
