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35 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

went to my cardiologist last week and he said I am still in sinus rythym!. Yaa! He wants to do an echo in a couple weeks. Still having problems getting my blood ...Read more

went to my cardiologist last week and he said I am still in sinus rythym!. Yaa! He wants to do an echo in a couple weeks. Still having problems getting my blood thinner in range. oh well take the good with the bad!.

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64 days ago

Susan Lynn reacted to this

is it normal to have low blood pressure sometimes after heart valve surgery?

Susan Lynn Very normal. If you're on medications, they might be contributing as well. It never hurts to cal... Read more

Susan Lynn Very normal. If you're on medications, they might be contributing as well. It never hurts to call your cardiologist.

J Alexander Lassally Yep. Seems like a lot of mitral folks have post surgery swings which can include low readings...

Suzette Schear Hi Michael it is very normal, I had called my cardiologist and they changed one of the meds to take ... Read more

Suzette Schear Hi Michael it is very normal, I had called my cardiologist and they changed one of the meds to take at night and kept one of the pills in the morning. They also suggest to get a blood pressure machine. I wasn’t allowed to take one of the pills unless I hit a certain blood pressure reading

Suzette Schear Here’s my new best friend

Richard Munson And here i thought it was me

Suzette Schear Ah Richard do you have any room for me since you are so loved and have many friends? I look forward ... Read more

Suzette Schear Ah Richard do you have any room for me since you are so loved and have many friends? I look forward to you witt and posts hope you had a nice Father’s Day as you are truly amazing. Sincerely

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80 days ago

Adam Pick, Diana Chamblin-Bevirt, Kimberly Eisenhut and 2 others reacted to this

they have gotten my warfarin level to 3.3, where they want it finally!!. Now just INR checks every 2 weeks and then monthly. Getting better!!. ...Read more

they have gotten my warfarin level to 3.3, where they want it finally!!. Now just INR checks every 2 weeks and then monthly. Getting better!!. Michael

BRENDA JUNIEL

Marie Myers Good to hear! I know it can be difficult to regulate warfarin levels in the beginning.

Klara Čičić That's great Michael, I hope it will stay within the range as often as possible!

Suelynn Hanegraaf Awesome progress!

michael glendenningposted a journal

91 days ago

Does warfarin cause headaches?

Ann T I also would love to know the answer to that question. I am on it and have also been noticing headach ... Read more

Ann T I also would love to know the answer to that question. I am on it and have also been noticing headaches. I try to ask my doctors but have so far been unable to get a straight answer. But it seems to me that there are multiple people that have experience with headaches on the medication.

Yumiko Ishida Not based on my own experience. I’ve had other kinds of pain that were hard to manage because of th ... Read more

Yumiko Ishida Not based on my own experience. I’ve had other kinds of pain that were hard to manage because of the limitations on NSAIDs.

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98 days ago

Susan Lynn reacted to this

I had a cardio version for heart flutter,and my HR went from 105 to 70!

Susan Lynn Woo-hoo! Sounds like it was a great success!!! Excellent news, Michael!

Robert Miller Congrats. I just had carioversion a few weeks ago and went from like 90 to 45 at rest (35 or so right ... Read more

Robert Miller Congrats. I just had carioversion a few weeks ago and went from like 90 to 45 at rest (35 or so right after the procedure). Now I am back up to about 55 at rest/sleep. Anyways, I am so relieved. I still have constant afib, so I will see how that is playing out.

Daneen Douglas Yes!

michael glendenningposted a journal

151 days ago

this warfarin is giving me stress,

Brady Busch Today,I sliced my forefinger with a grafting knife and was able to stop the bleeding,by using direct pressure for awhile.Having read about applying super glue to small cuts,even by a doctor,a little was placed over the wound.It's protected and never bled again.
Hospitals have similar stuff,to seal.
Not on Warfarin anymore,but am taking Eliquis.

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michael glendenningposted a journal

154 days ago

I have been struggling with Warfarin.My INR's have been up and down after 2 months out of mitril valve surgery ,one week it's 3.7 the next it's 5.7,going in ...Read more

I have been struggling with Warfarin.My INR's have been up and down after 2 months out of mitril valve surgery ,one week it's 3.7 the next it's 5.7,going in for blood draws 2 times a week.How are the doctors going to get it in safe levels.I don't like this blood thinner,why cant I use Eliquis? my mother had a pace maker and did well on Eliquis. -just asking, thanks

Marie Myers For heart valves, warfarin is the only science -backed, safe option for Anticoagulation. Eliquis is ... Read more

Marie Myers For heart valves, warfarin is the only science -backed, safe option for Anticoagulation. Eliquis is a safe option for treatment of other conditions, so your mother was able to use Eliquis safely.

Ana Brusso Marie to the rescue. She knows what she is talking about. Thank you Marie

Barbara deLoache Hi Michael.. I truly understand the warfarin issue. I have been on an anticoagulant for 10 years due ... Read more

Barbara deLoache Hi Michael.. I truly understand the warfarin issue. I have been on an anticoagulant for 10 years due to Afib. I used warfarin for the first few years because the newer blood thinners are very expensive. I never got consistent with my INRs. For me, I think it was diet related. I eat a lot of salads in general but of course not every day. And I drink wine here & there. I am on Eliquis now but it is very difficult for me to afford it. I will get a Maze procedure with my valve replacement & hopefully be able to stop it. Perhaps you should write down everything you eat & drink for a month or so to compare with your INRs. It might help to see if diet is an issue.

Susan Lynn Michael - I had my INR monitored for three months when I was on blood thinners. I was surprised at ... Read more

Susan Lynn Michael - I had my INR monitored for three months when I was on blood thinners. I was surprised at the foods that affect it. I agree with Barbara - document what you're eating. If your diet is consistent and your INR continues to fluctuate then your doctor may be able to look at other Rx options. Best of luck to you!

michael glendenningposted an update

155 days ago

is a high pulse normal for heart valve surgery patients? mine has been 99 to 103 every day. I have a mechanical heart valve with A-fib.

Jovan Dumas Hi Michael. My heart rate was consistently in the low 90’s how 10 days out of my surgery and I mess ... Read more

Jovan Dumas Hi Michael. My heart rate was consistently in the low 90’s how 10 days out of my surgery and I messaged my cardiologist if that was an acceptable range. Her nurse said that that it was in range. The last couple days my heart range has been in the mid 80’s.

Yumiko Ishida I think it is. Mine was consistently over 100 when I left the hospital. I’m on a small dose of beta ... Read more

Yumiko Ishida I think it is. Mine was consistently over 100 when I left the hospital. I’m on a small dose of beta blocker (propranolol) and it’s still in the 90s. I’m 11 weeks post surgery, and was told it will take a VERY long time before the heart rate normalizes. Hope you feel better soon. I was in afib about a year ago and it is not fun…

J Alexander Lassally Super duper normal ! One of the most common queries.

Jennifer Fuller Yep. It takes a surprisingly long time for the heart to ‘settle’ after OHS. I don’t recall exac ... Read more

Jennifer Fuller Yep. It takes a surprisingly long time for the heart to ‘settle’ after OHS. I don’t recall exactly how long it took, but one day a few months out I realized my heart rate was consistently normal (for me).

Dena Porter I am 19 days post mitral valve repair and my heart rate today got up to 125. I am hearing that it is ... Read more

Dena Porter I am 19 days post mitral valve repair and my heart rate today got up to 125. I am hearing that it is normal at this time. I am definitely ready for my blood pressure to go up. I hope you are feeling ok.

Anna Ma Dena, I have low BP and higher hr too post ohs. I looked up online and found this article from CC hel ... Read more

Anna Ma Dena, I have low BP and higher hr too post ohs. I looked up online and found this article from CC helpful, basically with low BP, we can drink more, add some sodium/salt, and wear compression socks will help. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-to-do-if-blood-pressure-is-to-low