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I had my aortic valve replaced on september 26, 2012(mini sturnotomy with cryptonite glue). Well, things seamed to be all good up till mid january when i went to get out of bed and used my left arm to push myself up out of bed. i kind of pulled forward a little bit in the motion and i heard a...

Aortice valve replaced with St Jude mechanical valve. In the hospital, i was told my INR should be between 2.5 and 3.5. So i was thinking that i should be around 3.0 to be safe, just incase i eat something that has vitamin k and lowers my INR(like liver, i plan on eating some again some day)...

Heading to London to get admitted tomorrow afternoon for my surgery on wednesday @ 6am. Deep breath.......

Surgery is set for September 26th and i am going with a tissue valve unless the DR finds another reason why i would be on coumadin anyway. I am 41 years old. My question is: How long has your tissue valve lasted for those who had it done in your late 30's early 40's? Also there is talk about...

Aortic valve replacement surgery will be done september 26, 2012 by DR Guo in London Ontario. Robotic surgery instead of full sturnatomy. Now i have to prepare myself and fight the fear. I choose life........

Has anyone out there had Robotic Aortic Valve replacement? I will be going to London Ontario and having Robotic surgery to replace my Aortic Valve. I live 45 minutes south of Sudbury Ontario and in Sudbury all they do is the full Sturnotomy which scared me with my back injury that has me using...

I am going to see my surgeon in 5 days(next monday may 7 2012) NORMAL NORMAL RV 24 9-27mm...