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    turkish hammam after mechanical valve

    Is this possible ? in general I love thai massages and hot stone massages, wanted to know if there are any contraindications
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    INR meter in India

    Hi Folks Where can we purchase an INR meter in India ? I am currently residing in bangalore for more specificity
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    Foods on warfarin

    I eat mainly an indian diet right now rice + lentil based broth + some vegetable We cook the vegetable with some spices like turmeric, ginger, etc I dont eat the same vegetable every day ex : The vegetable could be okra, cabbage , beans or potatoes Just curious once starting long term...
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    first case of amputation due to non compliance with an on x aortic valve

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8202806/
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    Duration of moderate/ severe stenosis ?

    How long did people have moderate to severe stenosis , before being operated on ? Gradients between 30-40 mmHg ?
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    Ross procedure / Aortic Homograft vs on-x valve

    Hi Guys I dont need surgery right away but I am young 26 with moderate stenosis and this would be my future . I would still be young maybe by the time I need to replace this valve . I have narrowed down my choices to three possibilties . 1. Ross procedure 2. Aortic homograft cadaver valve cryo...
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    valve repair for bicuspid aortic stenosis ?

    Is anyone doing this for aortic stenosis ? Is this an option ? How effect is ballon valvuloplasty for adults say < 35 years old with no calcification. Does this buy time for surgery ?
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    Tissue valve or Mechanical Valve for your adults

    I have gone through this journal which goes to contrary to my belief that a mechanical valve improves survival in young adults over a tissue valve followed by re operations: Can anybody comment on this paper http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/116/11_suppl/I-294#T5
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    Travelling and inconsistent food with a metallic valve

    My diet is not consistent . I like to travel and eat different things. I am generally in India , I sometimes stay in US. How to manage INR with a inconsistent diet ? Does INR fluctuate with activity ? are there "Safe" drugs with Warfarin for common ailments like cough , fever and viral illness...
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    AVR time for moderate to severe AS

    My echo today revealed gradients of 62mmHg / 36 mmHg with Vmax = 3.92m/s .No LVH , can you tell me when did you decide surgery at what gradients ? My doc is suggesting ballon valvuloplasty first as I am 26 if gradient rises to 75mmHg, but he told it could take a few years.
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    Enlarged left ventricle and aortic stenosis ?

    Hey guys I am a new member and I have been diagnosed with mild moderate AS, but my left ventricle is moderately enlarged. LVIDd 6.42 cms LVIDs 4.2 cms EF 62% This was 4 years back and doctor was not at all concerned. I am following up recently this december . I was born with a BAV and aortic...
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