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  1. happymesandra

    On-X valve 6 weeks later...

    I got the On-x valve at age 45, in 2003. I have done very well with it so far. I keep up with the warfarin and doc appointments faithfully. From the beginning I only occasionally noticed the ticking sound (and when I did I chuckled to myself and said “well there’s proof you’re still alive”)...
  2. happymesandra

    Early 30s, 3 strokes over 7 years of On-X

    Best wishes to you for sure. Yes, keep us posted.
  3. happymesandra

    Early 30s, 3 strokes over 7 years of On-X

    I was and am only working out at a low to moderate level. I gave up the high intensity power lifting a few years before my heart valve operation, due to doctor’s recommendations and due to condition of valve (it was bicuspid and leaking). My INR used to jump around more than now, the goal was...
  4. happymesandra

    Early 30s, 3 strokes over 7 years of On-X

    I have had an On-X valve since 2003 (age 44 then). At that time I also had an intravascular graft on the ascending aorta due to an aneuryism. The military doc said due to my small size he was happy they had the On-X valve available because it would fit better. Since that time, I have had three...
  5. happymesandra

    Migraine aura anyone? Or does the cheese stand alone?

    I got my Onx aortic valve 19 years ago and am on warfarin and 81 mg aspirin. I get the migraine aura every week or two, usually without a headache. I have had a few grayouts also. I’m not sure either one has anything to do with the warfarin, hadn’t thought it until now.
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