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Exactly 2 years ago I had my surgery. Aortic valve replacement. I had a mechanical valve placed when I was 47 years old. No problem so far, still ticking. :) I do a lot of cycling (3 or 4 times a week) without any issues. No medication, except for the anti-coagulation and my physical health is...

A small update after exactly 1 year. May 20th 2014 I had my aortic valve replaced with a mechanical valve. A Sorin bicarbon slimline for the people who want to know. :) This Sorin valve is european (I am from the Netherlands, Europe) and used as standard brand by the surgeon. I did not know...

In May my aortic valve has been replaced by a mechanical valve. The surgeon told me that my aortic valve was calcified in some way and that 2 cusps were adhesed (looks like a BAV to me). Last couple of days I was thinking about the calcification part. I am 47 years old and calcification is...

A picture of my scar, 3 weeks post-op now. Mini AVR. 3 inches.

Here I am, back at the other side. Had surgery last Tuesday and came back home from hospital yesterday. Had some fever in hospital on Thursday and Friday, but all okay now. I have had a mini AVR, a 3" cut in the sternum. Heart lung machine was hooked up in the groin. I have received an Italian...

After all examinations in the last couple of months, it is finally going to happen. Received a phone call today from the hospital that I have to come in on Monday, and surgery on Tuesday May 20th. Some stressful days to go I guess. I expected surgery in 4 - 6 weeks, but when you receive a phone...

I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but I came across this topic about stem cell techniques after heart damage after an infarct. http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/stem-cells-regenerate-monkey-hearts

Hello, Let me introduce myself. I am male, 47 years old and from the Netherlands. I am diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis. I have an active life, mainly road cycling, but also mountain biking. Since a few months I know that I have aortic valve stenosis. When starting with a bike ride, the...