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Hello everyone, Been a while since I posted a new question, but that's because all has been pretty stable (and boring) since my AV was replaced in 2011. I have had follow-up echos every year since until 2016 when I was told I'd go to every two years since all was good. I just had my most...

Well, yesterday marked two years of mileage on my On-x Aortic valve. Hard to believe its been two years already. I met with my Cardio yesterday and, after he did the usual listening to my ticker, he sat down and told me my recent echo was good and I was doing great. He even said I could try...

All, Hard to believe it's been one year since my AVR, but is has. Had a check-up yesterday and all that they can find to chase is some minor anemia (they feel is unrelated to my surgery) and some lingering sternum soreness from my wire removal surgery in July. Overall, all good. It's been a...

Hello everyone, I finally got my hands on my home INR machine today - an Inratio 2 with a starter set of supplies. It was supposed to include a box of (200) the Inratio Unistik 21g lancets, but it came with another brand that is 28g x 1.6mm depth -- are those an okay subsitute or should I be...

Hi, I've been told that due to heart block and bradycardia (surgery induced) I am going to be getting a pacemaker. Fine with me. Though I was okay for the first three months after surgery, when I got back to work, I started having both issues and, after testing, I am getting one soon and am...

Hello everyone, Got news today that some recent low heart rates and arythmias require that I get a pacemaker. I'm not surprised as I have had left bundle branch block since surgery and was expecting one before I was released from the AV replacement surgery last fall, but I showe4d improvement...

Hello everyone. I am coming up on (16) weeks post AVR surgery and have been having increased sternum pain and shortness of breath in the last four weeks and am wondering if the two are related or just what the heck is up. My sternum pain turned to what I would call 'discomfort' about six...

I started a two week course of Bacrim (an antibiotic) for a urintary tract infection last Friday, knowing it can cause my INR to rise. My Coumadin nurse had me test Monday and my level had risen from 2.3 (my norm of late) to 2.6. I did a retest today and it had gone up to 3.4 - higher than I...

I started a two week course of Bacrim (an antibiotic) for a urintary tract infection last Friday, knowing it can cause my INR to rise. My Coumadin nurse had me test Monday and my level had risen from 2.3 (my norm of late) to 2.6. I did a retest today and it had gone up to 3.4 - higher than I...

All, I am now a couple days short of two weeks since my AVR surgery (10/17) and have had one issue since returing home I was wondering if anyone else had experienced. That is, sharp, imntense pain in my right shoulder. Not as bad as my sternum can get, but pretty bad for sure. I did not...

Hi all, had my AVR done on Monday and it was a complete success, maybe. The operation went fine and I was in the ICU until Tuesday night before being moved into the general carearea oof the hospital. I was walkiong the same day and off all except a pacer by Wednesday. AS long as I stay ahead...

Hi All, I'll try to keep this as short as possible.... I do have my surgery date set for AVR replacement Monday, October 17th. It will be at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, performed by Dr. Robert Adamson, MD. As my title says, I hope it goes better then the planning. Not to say the...

I saw my Cardio today to follow-up on my semi-annual echo. It has been one year since I entered the waiting room and though my AO regurgitation has remained pretty stable, I was borderline when it was diagnosed. Today, after telling the cardio about some new shortness of breath with stairs...

Hello everyone. First, I want to thank everyone who make this such a great source for heart valve information and support. Since finding it, I have learned more than in all other resources combined. About my situation, I am a 52 y/o male (53 on Monday!) who was diagnosed with moderate to...