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I have the Roche Coagucheck XS home meter. I hate the lancets that came with it. Can I use the Accu-Check Fast Clix lancet?

Just found out I will also be having hemi arch repair. My CT Angiogram showed my whole ascending aorta was 5.5 cm going down to 5.1 at the arch then 3.1 past the arch. Wasn't expecting that news. Had anyone had the hemi arch along with mechanical AVR?

No. I no longer live in Alabama. We live up in the NE. I will be going to Brigham and Women's in Boston this time.

No. I no longer live in Alabama. We live up in the NE. I will be going to Brigham and Women's in Boston this time.

I'm having my 2nd OHS in 3 weeks to replace a human tissue aortic valve (2004) with a mechanical. How is the recovery/pain compared to the first operation? Similar? I was 30 first time and now 42. I will also have my aorta grafted as the previous repair failed.

Has anyone has surgery in Boston at Brigham and Womens? How was your experience? Looking at a Re-op soon and considering B&W.

TEE last week showed severe regurg in my 12 yo human tissue aortic valve. Also showed a "mobile echo density" of unknown origin on one of the leaflets and the root. No history of endocarditis. Left ventricle is moderately enlarged now, and ANOTHER ascending aortic aneurysm of 5.5 cm above...

TEE last week showed severe regurg in my 12 yo human tissue aortic valve. Also showed a "mobile echo density" of unknown origin on one of the leaflets and the root. No history of endocarditis. Left ventricle is moderately enlarged now, and ANOTHER ascending aortic aneurysm of 5.5 cm above...

Human tissue aortic valve repalced in Aug. 2004 when I was 30 years old, 12 years ago. Its failing now with mod-severe regurgitation.

I had a human tissue aortic valve put in in 2004, 12 years ago. It is failing now. Moderate to severe regurgitation.

My human tissue AVR is failing now 12 years post op. I went from trace to mild regurgitation last year to moderate to severe this year. I am researching options for a new valve. I cannot take NSAIDS at all, ever. Not oral, nor topical nor systemic. I was reading with the On-X they recommend...

Dr. McGiffin did my AVR in 2004. When the time comes for a redo (I had a human valve put in) I will most definitely use him again. I cannot say enough good things about him. I also live in the Huntsville area but did not even think about asking the surgeons up here to do it. I knew I wanted...

Dr. McGiffin at UAB did my aortic valve replacement and aneurysm repair. I higly recommend him. As was mentioned by Al, he is very easy to communicate with. He will respond within a day to phone calls and email messages. I had many questions while waiting for my valve. I chose a human valve...

Dr. McGiffin did my AVR and aneurysm repair in 2004. I had a human valve and had to wait about 4 months until a variety of sizes was available. He was not sure exactly what size to use until he got in there. I will say that he is a GREAT doctor. He has a wonderful bedside manner and will sit...

I had an aortic valve replacement with a human tissue valve in 2004. I had a baby in Aug. 2006 and one in March of 2007. I was fine both pregnancies with no complications. I was followed by my normal OB/GYN and delivered at a small private community hospital. The only meds I take are low...