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Future of ValveReplacement.org

Add your thoughts on the future of this site

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The End of an Era and a New Beginning

Aug 9, 2019
tom in MO

Introductions & Personal Stories

A place for New Members to check in, and share their Story of what brought you here.

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Why I am here

23 minutes ago
pellicle

New ValveReplacement.org Site Discussions

Please utilize this forum to discuss features and ask questions regarding this new forum and it's features. Also to report issues encountered.

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MItral Valve Repair

Oct 11, 2019
Midpack

Heart Talk

General discussions about any heart related issue.

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Cured Excessive Sweating after valve repair/replacement surgery?

Yesterday at 9:52 PM
epstns

Reunions

Discussions regarding ValveReplacement.com Reunions and other group activities.

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CHF

Aug 3, 2019
carolinemc

Bicuspid Aortic Valves And Connective Tissue Disor

Discussions related to BAV's and Connective Tissue Disorder.

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Edwards tissue valve knocks :(

Yesterday at 9:58 PM
epstns

Valve Selection

Discussions regarding the different types of valves available for valve replacement surgery.

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Life after Mechanical Valve --- 31 years old

Today at 2:08 AM
pellicle

Pre-Surgery

Discussions regarding those tense weeks leading up to heart surgery.

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Going in for #3

Yesterday at 8:55 PM
pellicle

Post Surgery

Discussions regarding the days in the hospital after surgery and the all important transition back to normal life.

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Anaesthesia

Yesterday at 11:47 PM
rich01

Surgical Anniversaries

This forum is for celebrating valve replacement surgical anniversaries.

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TWO years for me.

Monday at 5:37 AM
Eva

For every person who goes through heart surgery, there are those who make it possible. This is a forum for the spouses, partners and families of those who could not make it without our loved supporters.

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Looking for advice on how to support.

Aug 24, 2019
Duffey

Active Lifestyles & Cardiac Rehabilitation

Discussions related to physical fitness, sporting activities and cardiac rehabilitation. To further support that having valve replacement surgery/Coumadin does not mean an end to an active lifestyle.

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Exercise recommendations after bovine AVR

Yesterday at 2:59 PM
Agian

Throwdowns

Throwdowns for weight watching and competition or other ever evolving Throwdown ideas.

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Staying the Course -- 10/14/19

Today at 12:02 AM
rich01

Home Anticoagulation Monitoring

Discussion of issues pertaining to all Home PT/INR monitoring systems.

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Reinforcing the need for weekly testing

Oct 2, 2019
leadville

Anti-Coagulation

Discussions regarding coumadin and anti-coagulation therapy.

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Importance of self-management

18 minutes ago
pellicle

Recipes for Heart Patients

This forum is for posting recipes that are heart friendly or any that you'd care to share.

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Cbd ?

Jan 20, 2018
Agian

New Advancements

Discussions related to new and upcoming advancements in valve replacement surgery and heart medications.

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Foldax valve trials

Oct 6, 2019
Warrick

Reference Sources

Links and resources to reference information related to heart surgery.

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"The challenge of valvular heart disease: When is it time to operate?"

Jul 17, 2017
Seaton

Small Talk

Here is where you can discuss topics not covered by the other forums. Please be mindful of the fact that we are a medical support site for Valve Replacement Surgery.