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I came across this today, which I thought was interesting enough to share: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/ai-may-accurately-detect-heart-valve-disease-and-predict-cardiovascular-risk

Steve the heart valve has now been ticking for two years! In that time I've become a dad again, moved house and changed jobs (I like to pack stressful life events all together). Steve may be a noisy blighter but he has given me another chance at life, and one which I try my hardest not to take...

Does anyone have any views on taking 75mg Aspirin alongside Warfarin? I have been doing this for a year on the advice of my surgeon (on-x aortic valve, target INR of 2.3). My cardiologist has suggested it may not be needed, although he was relatively relaxed about it. I'm all for taking fewer...

It looks like the Proact Xa trial has been closed due to poor results. Looks like it's Warfarin for life! https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/artivion-follows-recommendation-to-stop-proact-xa-clinical-trial-301631774.html

I read this article about transplanting a whole pig's heart into a patient from a genetically modified pig. I never cease to be amazed what people can achieve, it's truly astounding! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59944889

I'm one week post op and was delighted to get home. The problem is, I just can't sleep! I have a plethora of wonderfully shaped cushions and pillows etc. but nothing works. Comfort eludes me. Does anyone have any tips? Or at the least a few boring stories to send me in the right direction?