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Hello comrades - My name is Adam, and I'm new to anticoagulation therapy after getting two new On-x valves in my pulmonary and aortic outflow tracts last month. I am keen on managing my INR with self testing and am looking for a listing of the various manufacturers of home testing kits...

Hello - Have a question about the forum's experience with degeneration patterns of bioprosthetic valves, specifically Medtronic's Mosaic in the aortic position. Previously, I understood from my surgeon that these valves tended to become fibrosed and less pliable over time. The effect presents...

Hi Friends - Wondering if any of you have had experience with a stenotic pulmonary allograft? Mine's been classified as severe, so surgical intervention necessary. Cardiologist not sure yet: Possible action could involve a balloon/stent application, or an entirely new valve/conduit...

Hi everyone - Sorry to badger the list here, one topic that precipitated from an earlier thread on K saturation was, surprisingly, my colitis. I decided since it was ancillary to the earlier thread that I'd start a new one just to see if there are any new leads is all. Essentially, I'm...

Hi all - i'm facing another valve replacement soon for my aortic autgraft (former ross patient). There has been some discussion of installing a mechanical valve in me, which of course means a coumadin regimen. I realize that one can still enjoy vitamin K enriched food as long as you injest...