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So 10 months after having my mitral valve replaced with a mechanical one, I have just had my first experience of bridging with injections for a colonoscopy and polyp removal. Glad to say that the polyps were found to be benign, but the whole bridging process was a bit of a nightmare...

I'm recovering well after ohs in January to replace mitral valve with mechanical, albeit with a few complications along the way. The latest thing is that I've now been diagnosed with high uric acid levels causing gout and a kidney stone. Not sure if there's a connection - has anyone else had...

Greetings, I had my mitral valve replaced with a mechanical one almost 7 weeks ago so am still quite new to being on warfarin and INR testing. This forum has been a great help. I know that many of you will strongly recommend home testing and I have a feeling it is something I will need to do...

Hi, just out of hospital in the UK following mitral valve replacement with a mechanical one 2.5 weeks ago. Lengthy stay due to developing heart block and having to have a pacemaker fitted as well. Disappointed not to have had a valve repair as originally planned since I was considered to be an...