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Hello I was jus diagnosed with pericarditis which they said was caused by my first surgery. I was wondering if any one else on this site has had the same thing and if so what to look for. I put on 37 pounds in 4 days spent a week in the hospital and have lost 65 pounds, I was wondering what...

Hello had AVR surgery almost 4 years ago. Now I am having irregular heart beats . Has anyone had this at this stage and how did they fix it. Not sure what has brought this on but staring to get nervous with it

I have a few questions about endocarditis. Will you know if you have it. And will you get really sick with it.

Two years ago today I had my Aorta valve replaced with a St. Judes Mechanical valve. The thought of warfarin was scary, but Dick the legend took care of those fears. Now as time and the second chance at life are normal again its funny how much we appreciate the real little things in life and...

Thank you to everyone on this site. Whenever you wonder or are not secure in your future existence on this wonderful planet you just have to visit this site and it reassures you that you do have and still have a wonderful life ahead of you. So thank you all again for your post they are awesome...

15 months ago I had my aorta valve replaced and was placed on Warfarin. Was just wondering if anyone else is putting weight on even while exercising and eating well. And has anyone found a way to lose their extra weight, like weight watchers or something else.

Last year at this time I remember praying and asking God to protect me during this valve replacement operation. Well through the grace of God and the God given talents of Dr. Goldbach I can write this celebration of one year. It is truly amazing the achievements the medical profession can...

Hello I am four months post op for aorta valve replacement. Currently on 8 mg warfarin. Last week had 4 episodes of black tarry stools (sorry ) with an upset stomach. Doctor did blood work, hemoglobins came back fine but blood in stools came back positive. Now have to do a endoscopy or...

Hello well blood work came back now they want me on iron supplements for 3 months is this part of the program

Had avr on Sept 26 first week was okay. Since I have been home a little short of breath,pain in left shoulder blade, wondering if this is ever going to heal. Not sleeping well, worried all the time something is wrong and my body temperature is flucuating. Feeling a little overwhelmed

Hello I had a complete angiogram yesterday. The cardiologist said everything was very good no blockages or heart disease or pressure issues whatever that means. I only have aorta stenosis which he said he could not get the catheder or whatever it is called through it . I now have a...

Not sure if I am allowed to pick my own surgeon or valve for that matter in Canada. And if so would like some input into which valve would be best for me being type 2 diabetic and 53 years old who loves Golfing bowling and exercising.

Not sure if I am allowed to pick my own surgeon or valve for that matter in Canada. And if so would like some input into which valve would be best for me being type 2 diabetic and 53 years old who loves Golfing bowling and exercising.

just got informed I have aorta stenosis 08 severe. Iam totaly on full tilt and not sure how or what isa going to happen. Very affraid of dying and not sure why. Read some threads and cannot believe the courage all of you have jn facing this problem. I wish they would just get it done instead...