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dick0236 thank you for your reply. It is comforting to know you have taken it for so long without much problems. I have read there is an increase in stroke and you have to be careful of injury and internal bleeding. Just need to feel comfortable with my decision.

Thank you DDT77 and pellicle. I did have a congenital bicuspid aortic valve bit was never told about an aneurysm. I have already changed my mine. I was going tissue all the way but now am questioning that decision. My cardiologist suggested the TAV and said if I chose a tissue valve and OHS...

Thank you so much pellicle. I will check out the information. I have not been told I have an aneurysm. My valve has hardened and is elongated. Just general fears of taking warfarin and some of the risks that it has.

I am a returning member of this group. I was a member 12 years ago before I had my first OHS for a AVR. I was 44 and chose a tissue valve. I have had no problems whatsoever until now. I am now getting ready to turn 56 and am looking at a second AVR. I am having a difficult time deciding between...