No More Ecotrin

[McCln]

My cardio took me off the Ecotrin last month. So far my INR is normal, 3.0. So I am glad that it is one less pill to take, but had just bought a whole big bottle of it just before my check-up. Oh well, at least everything is fine and normal. You all take care and I will keep trying to lose the bad weight.

Caroline
09-13-01
Aortic valve replacement
St. Jude's valve

 

[Guest]

Ecotrin (Aspirin) does not affect the INR. It works on the platelets which is not the part of the clotting mechanism measured by the PT/INR system.

 

[McCln]

allodwick

allodwick

Thanks for the info. Research and education has come a long way in the short period since my surgery. Thanks again and getting me up to speed on this. Take care.

Caroline
09-13-01
Aortic valve replacement
St. Jude's Valve