How to Efficiently Use INR Test Strips
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Symptoms of Venous Thromboembolism
According to the CDC, about half of the people who experience venous thromboembolism have no symptoms at all. For others, the following are:
- Leg swelling (Edema)
- Leg pain or tenderness
- Skin that feels warm to the touch
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Coughing up blood
- Redness of skin
Venous Thromboembolism Risk Factors
Common risk factors for Venous Thromboembolism include:
- Immobility/confinement to bed
- Injury to vein/surgery
- Pregnancy
- Certain Medications
- Chronic medical conditions such as heart and lung disease, cancer, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Family History
- Increased Estrogen Level
Types of Venous Thromboembolism Treatment
Home PT/INR Testing
Treatment Type 1
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:
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
Pharmacy
Lincare Pharmacy Services delivers your medications straight to your home when you need them.
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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