Why At-Home PT/INR Testing Is Important
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Symptoms of a Stroke
The symptoms of a stroke can vary depending on the severity and location of the damage. If you or someone you're with may be having a stroke, it is recommended to pay particular attention to the time the symptoms began. Signs and symptoms of a stroke include:
- Trouble speaking
- Problem seeing in one or both eyes
- Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg
- Dizziness
- Severe Headache
- Loss of coordination and balance
Stroke Risk Factors
Some factors that increase the risk of a stroke include:
- Age (55 or older have a higher risk of stroke.)
- Obese
- Being male (Men have a higher risk of stroke than women.)
- Physical inactivity
- Heavy drinking
- Family history
Medical risk factors:
- High blood pressure
- Use of alcohol or smoking
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Cardiovascular disease
Types of Stroke Treatment
Remote Connected Care®
Treatment Type 1
Stroke care focuses on helping you recover as much function as possible and return to independent living. Remote Patient Monitoring uses state-of-the-art technology to collect patient health data between physician visits. RPM devices allow the monitoring of a patient's vital signs throughout the day, and the results keep track of their weight, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and heart rate as you start to rehab back to independent living.
Home INR Testing and Monitoring
Treatment Type 2
If you are taking blood thinners to avoid clotting, weekly PT/INR self-testing could reduce the risk of your blood clotting by providing reliable, real-time results from home. The mdINR program allows you to check your PT/INR levels at home rather than going to your practitioner's office or a lab. mdINR supplies everything you need for easy self-testing, including: a portable testing device, testing supplies, one-on-one training to help you accurately test your PT/INR value, and highly qualified compassionate clinical specialists who are available 24/7 to answer questions and help you succeed in your treatment.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:
Blood Pressure Monitor
This device lets patients gather their daily blood pressure data.
Pulse Oximeter
A pulse oximeter allows a patient to monitor their oxygen saturation levels daily.
Weight Scale
This Bluetooth weight scale, enables weight to be tracked daily.
Additional Lincare Services
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen treatments can help improve oxygen intake, reduce symptoms, increase stamina, and generally improve quality of life.
Home INR Testing
If you're on Warfarin, PT/INR at-home testing lets you monitor your blood anticoagulation levels weekly from home.
Nebulizer Treatment
Nebulizers treat diseases including COPD and asthma. We offer electronic and portable nebulizers, and our Pharmacy delivers them to you.
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