Why At-Home PT/INR Testing Is Important
Caring
Lincare delivers the finest in quality, results-driven patient care.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Symptoms:
According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention, as many as 900,000 people in the United States may be affected by DVT. Some people do not realize that they have the condition since DVT symptoms may not be outwardly present. DVT symptoms can include:
- Pain in the leg
- Swelling in the leg
- Red or discolored skin in the affected leg
- A feeling of warmth in the affected leg
DVT Risk Factors:
Anyone can develop a deep vein thrombosis, but certain factors can increase the risk. DVT risk factors include:
- Being over the age of 60
- Prolonged bed rest
- Pregnancy
- Being overweight
- Smoking
- Heart failure
- Cancer
DVT Treatment
Blood Thinners
Medications, such as blood thinners, may be prescribed as part of DVT treatment. Blood thinners are used to prevent clots from getting bigger and to decrease the risk of further DVTs. For larger DVTs, other medications can be used to break up the clot. If you are taking blood thinners to treat DVT, weekly PT/INR self-testing could reduce the risk of your blood clotting by providing reliable, real-time results from home. Lincare's mdINR program allows you to check your PT/INR levels at home rather than going to your practitioner's office or a lab. You also receive immediate counseling and education.
How We Can Help
Patients who receive a manufactured valve will almost always require a blood-thinning medication for the rest of their lives. The blood thinner will keep clots from forming. Living with a Mechanical Heart Valve can be challenging, but you're not in it alone. Lincare’s affiliates are here for you and provide at Home PT/INR Testing. The INR Testing program may improve health-related quality of life while receiving the medical treatment you need.
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Hear more from Lincare patientsDevices We Provide Include:
Coag-Sense® PT2 PT/INR Monitoring System
This portable PT/INR monitor is the only system that uses direct mechanical clot detection for unmatched clinical performance. State-of-the-art features include WiFi, Bluetooth®, Near Field Communication (NFC), and a color touchscreen.
Roche CoaguChek® XS PT/INR Meter
This handheld, easy-to-use device displays INR results quickly and accurately. Features 2-button operation, auto on/off, and large display screen. Built-in quality control automatically checks every strip.
Additional Lincare Services
Home INR Testing
Our PT/INR at-home testing allows Warfarin patients to monitor their blood anticoagulation levels weekly at home.
HeartSteps®
Lincare's HeartSteps program is designed to aid you and your practitioner’s effective management of congestive heart failure (CHF).
Long-Term Care
For residents with chronic breathing disorders, our long-term care services may help them achieve a higher health-related quality of life.
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