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Hello Valvers! Just celebrated my 1 year yesterday (Tuesday)! I am so thankful for this forum pre & post op! You all are an amazing group of individuals. I have to admit that looking back, I am glad my waiting room time was very short; however had I known the results would have been this...

Hello Gang, Now almost 8 months post-op and I'm interested in home testing for INR. Can somebody direct me on where to start? I'm hoping I can just go to a manufacturer / distributor online and seeing if they can provide all the necessary steps in obtaining one. Is that the way it works...

Well, here I go. First in line Monday AM and while nervous, I am ready to get this over with. Thank you everyone for your sharing your thoughts, experience and well wishes. This website is a true blessing. What a turn of life changing events over a few short months. Like many of you here...

Hello, I am scheduled for an ascending aorta replacement along with a likely AVR due to a suspected BAV on 10/22. I am 43 (will be 44 on 10/14) and have always been physically active, with the exception of this summer when I really slowed down (i have always been slow physically, but starting...

Hi, I want to first start by thanking everyone who participates in this community. When I first got the surprise news only a few weeks ago, I nearly lost my mind (what little i have). This community provided relief as I hovered over the various posts, learning and relating with so many...