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Ttom in MO replied to the thread Blood Thinners (and why they aren't).That's and its dynamic nature is precisely why it can be a good reference for the most common meaning of "blood-thinners."
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Ttom in MO replied to the thread Onyx aortic valve with 1.5-2.0 INR target.About 20% of all biological valve recipients have to take an anticoagulant for some reason after their valve replacement for some reason...
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Ttom in MO replied to the thread Blood Thinners (and why they aren't).Well Wiki disagrees: Anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners, are chemical substances that prevent or reduce coagulation of...
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Ttom in MO replied to the thread Playing football after a valve replacement and warfarin 2 years on.The only thing I'd them avoid if I my child on warfarin played soccer :) is headers. From what I've read that might not be too good if...
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Ttom in MO replied to the thread The debate still On-x vs St Jude.I asked my surgeon 10 years ago what valve I would get....St. Jude was the answer. When I asked the surgeon why not On-X, he said he...
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TIf you didn’t make to the end of pellicle’s dissertation above, this is the part that matters: 😁 By the way, it’s probably worth...
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TYour surgeon doesn't REALLY know the difference between the two valves - he may like one over the other because of a different cuff or...
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Ttom in MO replied to the thread Replacement in 2 weeks.What things I might need at home to aid I recovery. A clean sheets, easy access to bed and toilet, a good chair, food, drink and a few...
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Ttom in MO replied to the thread Exercise and Tissue Valve.Your tissue valve should allow you do everything you do now. However, with time it will start to fail and this may degrade your...
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Ttom in MO replied to the thread New member! Aortic root replacement with mechanical valve.In the absence of a National Health System, there is a lot of diversity in the US that won't be seen in countries with a unified system...
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Ttom in MO replied to the thread New member! Aortic root replacement with mechanical valve.In the US self-monitoring is encouraged. Whether or not self-managing is allowed depends upon the patient and doctor prescribing the...
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Ttom in MO replied to the thread New member: 56 yo facing unexpected AVR before the end of the year.Welcome to the forum. Per your request: What do you wish you had known about open heart surgery ahead of time? How about recovery...
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Ttom in MO replied to the thread Bloody nose.I blow hard all the time except when I've just had a nosebleed. Given my sinuses, a hard blow is needed to clear them. For me it's the...
