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I have a ON X large one..Did a lot of checking around Think that was the best. INR level Surgeon wants it 2-3 Self check at home every 2 weeks. My surgery was over 4 years ago. Valve is fairly quiet do hear it once in while, Doesn't last long. If I had to do it over would still choose the ON-X...

Well 3 years today.Had Ecko yesterday see Cardiologist Sept 4 for results. Doing well dont expect any problems.... dl_mooney

History,Mitral Valve replaced Aug.10. 2009(OnX).Tricuspid at that time was Mild.(leakage).Had Ecko in Dec 09.Ecko repeated earlier this year. Tricuspid was Mild- Moderate.Dont want this to go to enlarged or Heart Failure. I know I will be closely monitored.Any ideas or suggestions?. Thanks.

I too use a CoaguChek XL, Good Meter.My range is 2.0-3.0,Checking every 2 weeks ,call the INR clinic here, They take care of any doseing changes (if needed).My insurance took care of it (not even a co payment.) same for all testing stuff.

I too have a OnX valve (Mitral),Did a lot of research on the net & thats the one I chose.Surgeon wanted a INR of 2-3,Do home check with CougaChek.Take daily dose of Warfarin of 4 Mgs.Do sometimes hear it.But its not as bad as it was at first.Would choose it if i had to do it over.

Did a lot of checking befor my surgery. I chose the OnX (Mitral Valve). Pleased with it. Believe it has several things going for it. I take Warfarin 4 Mgs daily. Surgeon wanted my INR level 2- 3. Home check with CoaguChek XS one time a week.Also less chance of blood clots on valve, & has...

Thank goodness I have the latest meter(XL). Do have some trouble at times getting enough blood on strip. Otherwise its great. Todays check was 2.7 (weekly) Surgeon wants range 2.0 3.0

I agree with Al Capshaw think the On X might work.Like he said check with that Hospital in Alanta ,etc. Best wishes are comming your way.

Never heard of that,Im 71 years old.I also have the OnX Valve & it uses a INR of 2.0-3.0 so dont need as much Warfarin.

Best wishes on your recovery.Like has ben said take care of your chest, it will pay greately later.I too have a cat,it will just take some time, as for now just have someone hold the cat for you to pet.Sorry you had a time post op. Great its behind you.

I to have a OnX valve, in the Mitral position,hear it sometimes,doesnt bother me,Last INR was 2.1.Surgeon wants 2.0-3.0. Checked monthly.Early next year will go no Home testing.

I have a OnX,valve in the Mitral Position.

I had a decision to make too,I was 70 when I had my surgery,chose the On X valve (Mitral) position.Didnt want any more surgerys.My INR is stable, 2.3 last check,Now only have to go every month,Surgeon wanted it to be 2.0-3.00 range.Will go to home checks after the first of the year.Very pleased...

Mitral Valve here too.Replaced last August 10. Valve doing great no leaks at all.

I have a On X valve in the Mitral Position (ITS GREAT). Surgeon wanted INR level of 2-3. I take take Warfarin 3Mgs Monday & Friday & 4 Mgs all the rest of the week.My insurance has a Coumadin clinic. Was thereThursday level was 2.3 so was pleased. Dont have to go back for a month.Will go on...