Why At-Home PT/INR Testing Is Important
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Myocardial Infarction Symptoms:
Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the United States, making it one of the country's biggest health concerns for both men and women. While some heart attacks strike quickly and with little warning, they usually start with gradual discomfort. Because they can often be fatal, it is important to understand the warning signs so you can seek medical care immediately:
- Tightness or pain in the chest
- Fatigue and weakness
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Aching in arms or chest
- Shortness of breath
- Cold sweat
- Irregular heartbeat
Myocardial Infarction Risk Factors:
Common conditions that increase your risk of having a heart attack include:
- Age
- High blood pressure
- Genetics/family history
- Alcohol use
What is Myocardial Reinfarction?
Myocardial reinfarction is the reappearance of infarction symptoms, typically within weeks of a heart attack. Proper treatment can help prevent reinfarction and bolster heart health. However, if you exhibit symptoms in the period following a heart attack, immediately seek medical attention.Myocardial Infarction Treatment
HeartSteps®
If you are at risk of a heart attack, our HeartSteps program can aid you and your practitioner's effective management of your condition. Our goals with HeartSteps® include:
- Improving self-management of your heart health
- Assessing your functional level and exercise needs
- Improving patient compliance
- Improving health-related quality of life
- Myocardial reinfarction prevention
Home PT/INR Testing
If your practitioner has prescribed blood thinners to reduce your risk of heart attack, self PT/INR testing can reduce your risk of bleeding and clotting by providing reliable, real-time results from home. Lincare's mdINR program saves you from going to your practitioner's office or a laboratory to check your INR levels and allows you to receive prompt 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:
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.
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.
Additional Lincare Services
Ventilator Therapy
Non-invasive and invasive home ventilation can reduce the effort needed to breathe for patients with chronic respiratory failure.
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.
Home INR Testing
Our PT/INR at-home testing allows Warfarin patients to monitor their blood anticoagulation levels weekly at home.
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