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My Aorta valve is a ATS and I have found it to be reasonably quiet, sometimes hear it in bed but like all Mechanical valves it becomes noticeable when my A/Fib acts up. Kvntoday

Hi All, I have got a ATS Aorta valve and it is not too bad as far as noise goes, I can hear it at night while lying in bed. The biggest problem I am facing is depression , it has been on and off now for 6 years since my Valve replacement and my Failed Maze Procedure, I am now in Perm...

Hey Dick, You dont drive a "Ford" do you ????????? Kevin

This is Historic and here is a reply frome Roche New Zealand. Hi Kevin, Thanks for your email enquiry. Re the notice you’ve seen: http://www.valvereplacement.org/forums/showthread.php?36007-Coaguchek-xs-recall.......!&p=467575#post467575 This is an open forum. The posting is...

Wonderful News, Keep it up Dick .. Kevin

Hi Ross, Yes just "Hang in There" Mate, your an inspiration to all of us ................. Best wishes ........Kevin

Hi Janie, I will take your advice and send a note to Roche in New Zealand . Thanks ......Kvntoday

Hi Bob, I am surprised that you are still taking Aspirin while on Warfarin ?? Kvntoday

I think that there are a lot of myths with the use of Warfarin and I don't think it is the "Bogey Man" that a lot of people think it is . The thing to remember is that you must adjust to taking Warfain and just be a little more careful when doing Physical jobs etc, I always wear gloves when...

Birthday Birthday Congratulations on your 6th Anniversary, HMM? possibley bad timing to let your X know ? Do you think? Anyway, best wishes . Kvntoday

What Valve do I have What Valve do I have Mechanical Aorta

Good luck Danny, Sounds like you have got a really caring Cardio so just go with the flow. I am sure you are in good hands. Kevin

Somebody asked me if I had had any other follow up's , Yes, they did a few things after my Failed Maze like ,two cardioversions which only lasted for a short time and then I used to go in and out of A/fib with many blackouts lasting about 5 seconds. I would ring my Cardio over a period of about...

You are so lucky to finally get a Cardio or Surgeon that "Really" Listens and cares? As you say it is like winning Lotto ! Going in for first check up since my OP 3 years ago, my valve is fine but I am in permanent A/Fib and I am very very sceptical about Cardio's and Surgeons. The last time I...

Hey ! CBD Heartman, Why are you waiting? just go for it "Now" !!! We are a long time dead so "Your Choice" ? Good Luck ..Kvntoday