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Interesting technology, but like others, I wonder where the calcification ends up. Can the body automatically pull the particles from the bloodstream? What if they're large, could they cause a stroke? Then, of course, there is the long term issue of how long will the cleaning last? Will the...

Mind if I ask what was the brand of heart valve that failed and how did it fail?

I started running at age 50 shortly after I found out that I needed a valve replacement. I kept track of a few months of runs prior to surgery in 2015 and I was running 4 miles at about a 9:00 and 5 miles at about 9:30, which for me was rather good. I started running again in cardio rehab at a...

It sounds like you've had a rough trip. I had my AV replaced and ascending aneurysm repaired four years ago. Before that I started running at age 50 because of my heart condition and never looked back. I'm nowhere near your level but I try to maintain a 9-15 mile week. I had problems getting my...

I envy your 50 mile fast ride! I run 3 times a week, either indoors or trails. Weekly mileage usually about 6-9 miles. Occasional 30 mile bike rides. Prior to surgery I was running 12-15 miles a week trying to stay in shape for the eventual surgery. I knew about my bicuspid AV and aneurysm...

The coated aspirin moves the bleeding problem from the stomach to the intestine. I think a lot of people here need to have a discussion with their general practitioner as well as their cardiologist. This is not a simple question to answer especially when other meds are taken into account.

I buy a couple supplements from Life Extension so by default I get their "magazine", but I never take advice from a company that has a vested interest in their own products. You're here for a reason, talk to your medical professional to get advice. If you don't care for the advice get a second...

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with Medicare. I'll be turning 64 in a few months and I'm dreading having to choose between Medicare and Advantage, not to mention the other parts. I've been on ACA since 2015 when I had my aortic valve replaced. It paid well but the deductibles and...

Bucks1972 Great job with your running! I have an Edwards Paramount Theon RSP, 4 years ago as well. I try to stay on a weekly regiment of 3 miles 3 times a week. I'm 63 so my goal is to keep up to you by the time I'm 69! When I'm not running you can usually find me on my bike during the summer...