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I have an Edwards Sapien XT tissue valve encased in a chrome ring. Heart surgeon said taking Plavix for 6 months was essential to avoid clots.Now my cancer surgeon wants to eliminate blood thinners before surgery.Seems risky. I have an appointment with heart surgeon in two weeks to discuss. My...

I was approved for TAVR surgery 11 days ago, but they have not given me a date. They have to have 3 cardio guys present and I guess the scheduling is a problem. Meanwhile, I am dealing with the worry and anxiety with low dose Ativan. Can't seem to mentally convince myself that everything will...

Many of the posts complain about the pain that goes with the AVR. Is it because the pain medication is with held or the patient didn't ask for it. My TAVR is coming up soon and I worry about this issue. I have a low threshold for pain. More concerned about after surgery that the surgery.Am I...

Anyone with experience with TAVR with Edwards Sapient XT? Surgeon is recommending this because I need Cancer surgery ASAP after the AVR. Recovery time is much less .It would be a Shands in Florida

I'm going to Shands in Gainesville for evaluation, but I live 2 1/5 hours away. I live on the West Coast, an hour north of Tampa Bay.I have ruled out Tampa General. Can't find "rated" hospitals closer. Please send some inpuut about your experiences and travelling. My wife and I are both 80. I...

I'm going Tuesday to see Dr. Thomas Beaver. Referral from my local area cardiologist. I live 2+ hours away in Spring Hill. He thinks Beaver is the best.He is not happy with options in the Tampa Bay and North area. I need AVR to be followed by Colon Cancer surgery within a month or two after...