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Hello: In 2015 I had OHS/AVR Onx. 2 months post op developed Pericarditis. Treated aggressively with Colchicine + Indomethacin for 6mo. Worked great with no effect on INR. Bottom line I Feel great, no signs of pericarditis and INR is stable and in range. There are options and...

Hello: 59 years old, have suffered from lower back pain for years, due mainely to inflammation. I have always tried to deal with the pain to avoid back surgery. In 2015 I had OHS/AVR Onx. 2 months post op I developed Pericarditis due to inflammation. Treated with Colchicine for 6mo to...

Hello: 58 years old, have suffered from lower back pain for years, due mainely to excessive driving. I have always tried to deal with the pain to avoid back surgery. In 2015 I had OHS/AVR 23mm Onx. 2 months post op I developed Pericarditis due to inflammation. Treated with Colchicine for...

Hi All 6/2015 AVR Mechanical Valve. At 2 mo post op developed fever, hospitalized & treated for pericarditis caused by fluid build up around the heart. Initial treatment included anti inflammatory 1800mg ibuprofen daily. Two weeks later back in hospital with fever and same symptoms. This time...

Hi Justin Your proof that the valve takes a lickin and keeps on clickin. Best regards Nick 6/2/15 OHS AVR w/23mm Onx.

Hi Honybunny Your positive attitude will most surely contribute to the very best outcome for you and will be an inspiration to others.. You’re on your way to feeling better and better health. Best of luck and looking forward to hearing of your full recovery. Nick

Hi Lawdog Your positive attitude will most surely contribute to the very best outcome. My story began in 02/2015 57yr old, originally diagnosed with BAV, w/regurgitation. I spent little time in the waiting room regurgitation went from mild to severe, as my condition rapidly worsened. On...

Hi Jumpy: My story began in 02/2015 57yr old, originally diagnosed with BAV, w/regurgitation. Local Cardio advised to wait and monitor at 6mo interval ecos. I spent little time in the waiting room. From 02/15-05/15 regurgitation went from mild to severe, as my condition rapidly worsened...

Hi Everyone: I have been reading and absorbing your words of wisdom since I was diagnosed with BAV. My story began in 02/2015 originally diagnosed with BAV, w/regurgitation. Local Cardio advised to wait and monitor at 6mo interval ecos.From 02/15-05/15 regurgitation went from mild to severe...

Congrats on a continued successful recovery.