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    Exercise & Heart Rate

    Hello - Thought I'd share some interesting info on high HR during exercise and get some feedback/comments. For background, I had an On-X aortic valve installed back in Feb 2021, and a Dacron graft to replace ascending aorta back in 2013. I'm curious how dangerous (or even if dangerous) high HR...
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    INR & Covid & Antibodies

    The last thread on this topic was over a month ago so I decided to start a new one. I had my last surgery in Feb 2021 (On-X aortic valve) and I was vaccinated with the Moderna vaccine in March & April. I tested positive for Covid last month after returning from a nice vacation in St. Lucia. I...
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    Life after OHS

    This is for those that have recently had OHS or are going to have it soon. Stay positive as life does go back to normal! This past Father’s Day weekend, my son and I went dirt riding at the Allegheny National Forest in upper central Pennsylvania. We have been going there annually for around 15...
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    CryoLife On-X INR Claims

    As some of you may recall, I had a On-X valve installed in the aortic position back in February, and passed the 10 week mark this past Friday. All is going well and I'm very happy with the result and performance to-date. Today I received a brief letter from CryoLife regarding the "FDA Approved...
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    Dosing Question

    Just wanted to run this by the experts. I'm still relatively new to this fun of Warfarin dosing and I'm sure that my body is still adjusting. My targeted INR range is 2.0 to 3.0 For now, it appears that a steady daily dose of 3.0mg leads to a higher INR above 3.0 and a steady daily dose of...
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    AVR Surgery 2/19/21 Update

    *This note is mainly for those who are approaching surgery soon. *It can be a very scary time. I had my unicuspid aortic valve replaced with an On-X valve (full sternotomy) at the Cleveland Clinic 3 weeks ago this past Friday. It was also a re-surgery. *Sometimes when I think about it, I still...
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    Suppliers & Test Strips

    Hello - Besides eBay & Wilburn Medical, are there any other good low cost suppliers of test strips & equipment? Regarding test strips, (using a Coag-Sense PT2 meter) do they cease to function once they reach the expiration date? Thanks!
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    Roche Coaguchek XS

    Hello - Yep, now I'm on this side looking for advice. I could not find this topic listed. After the run-around from Insurance to Roche to all of the INR testing service providers. I just want to buy the equipment and necessary supplies (hopefully some covered by insurance) and do my own testing...
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    Most Important Things to Bring

    The absolute most important 2 things to bring to the hospital are: Ear Plugs and Eye Shades/Sleep Mask. You'll want reusable and plugs stringed together. See 3M. Have them delivered to you in ICU as soon as you wake up. Put them on and rest. Huge improvement in recovery. Then have the...
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    Made it to the other side

    Hello again from the other side. Luckily, I was part of the 98%. Made it thru the surgery this past Friday fine. The wait was worse, and glad it is over. Recovery so far is going well, even better than last time. And I had a full sternotomy this time vs. mini-sternotomy “keyhole” last time in...
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    It's almost time......the final countdown

    I'd like to thank everyone who has provided very helpful information. My surgery to replace the aortic valve is scheduled for this Friday February 19th early morning. Will be at the Cleveland Clinic. Decided to go with the mechanical St. Jude Regent valve as I do not want to be doing this again...
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    Valve Cost?

    I did a quick search and did not find any information on this topic. I'm curious about the cost that manufacturers charge for the various top valve choices. I'm talking about the (attempted) charged cost prior to the insurance companies getting involved as I'm sure the actual paid price is...
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    Aortic Valve Choices

    I'll try to keep this brief. I was diagnosed with BAV & ascending aorta aneurism at age 50. Monitored the aorta for 2 years and had replaced by dacron graft at 52 at the Cleveland Clinic. Surgeon inspected the aortic valve and confirmed it to be a unicuspid that was healthy and functioning so he...
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