July 14th 07, 12:10 AM
posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
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Heart trouble
On Jul 13, 7:00 pm, RomeoMike wrote:
Tina wrote:
etc...The INR test, which is used to measure the effectiveness of the
warfarin, can be be done with a finger stick drop of blood. If your
facility is doing a venipuncture, they are a bit outdated. Find
another anti coag clinic if your place has trouble finding a reliable
vein...etc
Whoa! Where's all this medical advice coming from?  Also, it's quite
possible that tests other than an INR were ordered, requiring a
venipuncture as opposed to a finger stick. No point in making the guy
lose confidence in his facility without more reason.
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