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Three Years Today since my AVR and everything seems to run fine.

Dear All, I am really confused whether people with AVR should have above vaccine? Some cardios say yes and some say no! Since my AVR-two years ago- I am without the vaccine with no significant problems. However, I am an Endocarditis "survivor" and really I do not know what's the best for me. I...

Can these ups and downs in INR produce any bad effects in a human's organism? Is it possible that these can damage any internal organ in our body both in the short or long-run? Generally speaking, what are the bad effects of taking such a chemical other than the "bleeding" risk?

I am on Warfarin for over two years now. In order to maintain my INR at about 3.0 I have been taking 11mg and 12.50mg day by day. This dose required minor adjustments during these two years. However, a week ago when testing my INR (at home) the results showed my INR to be 4.3. Since then I am...

I had my annual echoes yesteraday and everything seemed to be fine and in the proper position. However, I was advised to increase my 5mg dose of Crestor to 10mg and do a lot of walking, loose weight and exercise. My Doctor said that two years ago and just before my AVR, my arteries showed a 40%...

I have been recomended by a well-known plastic surgeon to use Cica-Care (Silicone Gel Sheeting) on my scar. I would like to hear any possible comments on above product. I have been using a lot of other creams but without any results. After one and half year since my operation, my scar is now...

I have noticed that some people take both of the above. Could you please inform me the case in which a person taking Warfarin should also take Aspirin? Until now I had the impression that Aspirin is given for Anti-Coagulation purposes. :confused:

Dear All. While reading the Warfarin leaflet I have noticed that one should not take Warfarin if have had an infection of the lining of his heart. I had to replace my aortic valve with a Carbomedics valve 15months ago due to Endocarditis. Surely, Endocarditis is closely related to the heart...

Dear All. AaronJ suggested to "make a thread to poll how many years people have had their valves". Do you feel that this is possible? Will this be of any help in establishing OUR forum statistics? Would it be better if we consider our statistical base instead of depending on outside statistics...

Dear All. This is my first thread to the forum......while surfing, I was frightened to read articles written in the following web page: http://heart.emedtv.com/aortic-valve-replacement/life-expectancy-after-aortic-valve-replacement.html I am now wondering whether there is really an "expiry...