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Hey Everyone! I just had AVR on Feb. 18 and everything is going great! My only problem is headaches. I know blood pressure meds can cause that, but just wanted to see if anyone has noticed the same thing. Thanks

I will be having surgery (AVR) next month and wanted to see what problems people have faced when using coumadin long term. Thanks, Fern

The other day I met with my surgeon to schedule my AVR. He told me that my ascending aorta is dilated--4.1 I think, but he did not recommend replacing it. I told him that I wanted to try to avoid a second and if he could replace it. He told me that he would wrap it with some sort of material. I...

Hey Everyone, Today I met with my surgeon and set the date (2/18) to have an AVR. I have so many mixed feelings. I'm happy and scared at the same time. I'm sure a lot of you know what I mean. I want to say thank you to everyone for sharing their story and taking the time to reply to my...

Hey everyone, I will be having AVR next month and was wondering if anyone has information on foods, diets, or supplements that aid in the recovery process. I have read that L-Glutamine and Collagen help in repairing damaged tissue.

I met with a surgeon today and he recommended that I get a St. Jude valve for my AVR. Based on the research I have done and the information that I have gathered from this forum, I feel like I should get an Onyx valve. The surgeon did make an excellent point regarding the St. Jude's reputation...

Hey Everyone! I'm new to the site and just wanted to see if there is anyone in their 20's or early 30's that has had ARV. I just found out that I will be needing this soon and would like to hear from others who have already gone through this experience. I live a very active lifestyle, so my...

Hey Everyone! New to the site and just wanted to say Hi!