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I was thinking about getting a medic-alert bracelet in case of emergency. I have an On-X aortic valve, so I take warfarin. I'm also allergic to penicillin. I think this is important information for first responders to know. Do people still wear these? Bracelet or necklace? Is there a format for...

My aortic valve was replaced on Friday, 5/25. I chose a mechanical valve to reduce the possibility of repeat surgeries. Four days post op (Tues, May 29), my INR was 1.6 The next day I was told I would be getting Fragmin shots, which would continue a few days after release. Got my first shot on...

I've been followed by cardiolst since birth and have seen doctors from California to Florida to Connecticut. Even as an adult, I never thought to ask for copies of my records. I have a short list of doctors and hospitals where I was treated or monitored. Does anyone know how long records are...

In just over24 hours, I'll jump into the OR. I can't sleep. I keep thinking about the new mechanical valve (I currently have a tissue valve). Can anyone let me know the answers to these questions and/or their experiences? Does anything change at airport security because of the valve? If I use a...

I haven't seen this discussed, so please help me find answers. I'm having OHS next week and have chosen an On-X machanical valve. Reading the posts here and doing research, I worry about the problems discussed by people who test at home and get different readings lab to meter and/or meter to...

Things have been progressing quickly. We've set my surgery date as Friday, May 4. I've been busy working on the pre surgery items in my plan (pre-surgery class at the hospital, teeth cleaning, pre-admission testing and lots of other stuff). Here's the kink - I spoke to my surgeon Tues. night and...

Ok - I've been reading like crazy since I joined and have learned many interesting things. I have two questions about the site in general: 1. When I click on the calendar, I can't see any dates past 2010. And yes, I know how to advance the calender. It just runs out of advances as of Dec...

I'm new here, but thankful for the valuable info on this site. Having my 2nd OHS soon. First AVR was 20 yrs ago, so lots has changed. I'll keep reading (and remembering stuff). I'm sure I'll have a few questions along the way....... Feels good to know I'm not alone. :smile2: