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I have an On-X mechanical aortic valve. I would say 99% of the time I do not hear it -- but some other people do. My heart rate is around 55 bpm, so like a ticking clock. They first look at my watch. But it's an Apple watch. What is that?? I usually don't tell them. I just say I...

Is this aneurysm of aortic root? I was told by Cleveland Clinic that a prosthetic heart valve and the scar tissue resulting from AVR will stabilize the aortic root and it is unlikely to become a problem. This would be true if tissue is normal. If it's thinning then different story. They told...

I discussing getting an On-X valve at Cleveland Clinic. I asked if they actually prescribe the lower INR (1.5-2) as the therapeutic dose -- No, they recommend 2-2.5.

Thanks for your update. Glad everything went great! Did they do your surgery through a minimal incision?

Thanks for responses so far. I appreciate the resounding endorsement of CCF -- that makes me feel better. almost_h -- thanks for sharing that your doctor did the avr and aorta repair through minimal incision. That also makes me feel better that this should be easy at CCF.

Hello, Help! I am 51 yo male in good shape and no other health problems -- and fortunately asymptomatic. AV is leaking badly and my heart is dilating. I am facing AVR and Aortic root repair (now at 46mm). Cleveland Clinic is offering to do this (both fixes) through right thorocotomy...