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Hi all, I'm wondering, does anyone use regular XS PT Test strips (not the PST strips) on an INRange machine? They seem more available and cheaper. A Roche rep told me they will not work, but I'm not sure I believe them. Any experience or insights would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I'm 4(!) months post op after a Bental w/mechanical valve. Had a visit with cardiologist and one topic that came up was whether to continue with metoprolol. I had a bit of Afib post-op, but otherwise I am a healthy 39 year old individual. Since release from surgery, I have been taking...

Hey! Almost 12 weeks post op and proud to report I got my first cold virus. For the first few days heart palpitations (PVCs I believe) returned out of no where. Which leads me to my question: Does anyone else experience PVCs when they are sick? While I'm at it, I also took some cold...

Hi all, I am 6 weeks and 3 days post op where I replaced my native aortic valve and part of the aorta with a St Jude mechanical and graft. I am recovering very well and starting to think about how to preserve my new valve. This forum has been a wealth of helpful information so I thought I'd...

Hi mech valvers! Looking increasingly likely that I'm getting a Bentall and one of the things that concerns me is the ability to travel and do slightly adventurous things. Have you gone on surfing adventures (what if you hit your head or bleed a bit?) Ski trips? (head?) Hiking trips or multi...

Hi everybody. I'm 39/m with BAV from birth. Recently I crossed into severe AI. It's time for surgery, and I've been debating between Ross and Mechanical (Bentall). Due to having AI and a pretty dilated annulus, I am leaning towards mechanical. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any research of...

Hi Everyone, My surgery is coming up in the next few months, so I thought it might be prudent to buy at a smart watch that can help me be aware of my heart, especially after surgery. What features should I be looking for, and does anyone have any suggestions for a good watch or wearable? I...

Hi everyone. Long time lurker, but now things have gotten real. I have crossed into severe aortic regurgitation and will need a surgery that replaces the aortic valve and likely part of the aorta as well (bentall) As seems quite common, I am having the Ross vs mechanical debate in my head...

Hi everyone. Long time lurker, but now things have gotten real. I have crossed into severe aortic regurgitation and will need a surgery that replaces the aortic valve and likely part of the aorta as well (bentall). Aiming to be butchered in early 2023. As seems quite common, I am having the...

Hi All, Long time lurker, second or third time poster. After 38.5 glorious years, it appears my aortic valve is finally ready to be repaired / replaced. I've done a lot of reading, here and in general, and this feels like one of the best communities for resources and help. The reason for...

Hi All, I'm relatively new here. I'm 37 years old with moderate + regurgitation. I'm currently on 100mg of Losartan a day, and starting to get nervous that my surgery is getting closer. I'm wondering if anyone knows of ways I can preserve my aortic valve as long as possible. I'm...