Hi Rosemary, welcome to the site! Nobody really WANTS to be here, but this is a great pace to find if you are facing a new diagnosis or upcoming surgery. There's ...Read more
Hi Rosemary, welcome to the site! Nobody really WANTS to be here, but this is a great pace to find if you are facing a new diagnosis or upcoming surgery. There's a lot of stories here, and no question goes unanswered. I think you'll be glad you signed up!
Meredith
Holiday, FL
Rosemary Hudson Thank you for welcoming me, I am very interested in being here with you on this site. I do have a que ... Read more
Rosemary Hudson Thank you for welcoming me, I am very interested in being here with you on this site. I do have a question... I am on Warfarin for life and am wondering is there any alternatives that don't give any side affects?
Meredith Bray That's a great question for your cardiologist/surgeon/coumidin nurse. I just had my annual check up w ... Read more
Meredith Bray That's a great question for your cardiologist/surgeon/coumidin nurse. I just had my annual check up with my cardiologist yesterday, and he anticipates something else being an option for me in my lifetime (I'm 47). I think it will be a challenge, though, to find an anti-coagulant with no side-effects. i have a mechanical valve, so right now the only option I have is warfarin/coumidin. If you find any research/medical journal articles, they would be worth discussing with your doctor, as well.
Rosemary Hudson Thankyou Meredith, let me know if you hear of any alternatives in the pipeline. I will also do some r ... Read more
Rosemary Hudson Thankyou Meredith, let me know if you hear of any alternatives in the pipeline. I will also do some research and share any news.