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  1. M

    One Year and Counting—Observations

    Last December, I had my 25mm Inspiris Resilia aortic valve put in and wanted share some anniversary observations! The valve is working great and at 71 years old, I have resumed all my pre-surgery activities and will end this year with over 3,300 miles ridden on my road bike post surgery. Looking...
  2. M

    Almost 11Months Post Surgery

    Hard to believe I’m coming up on my surgery anniversary. I’m constantly thankful to this community for gently but firmly steering me away from TAVR surgery and toward OHS. Yesterday I passed 3,000 miles ridden on my road bike since I was released to ride at the end of February and at 71 I’m...
  3. M

    6 Month Post-Surgery

    Today I celebrated my 6 month post-surgery anniversary with a 63 mile bike ride at 13.4 mph.! No, I’m not breaking any speed records but back in December I wouldn’t have guessed my Inspiris Resilia would have had me back this active this quickly. Since I was released to ride on February 28, I’ve...
  4. M

    Post Surgery Echo

    Just had my 11-week-post-surgery-echocardiogram on my Edwards Inspiris Resilia 25 mm valve and was pleased that the avg pressure gradient was 6.17, compared with my pre-surgery 44.3! Plus, no regurgitation. Considering many are close to 10 post surgery, I was very pleased….
  5. M

    Post Op AFib, Body Guardian Mini Plus Event Monitor and Metoprolol

    I’m 70 years old, 8 weeks post AVR with an Edwards Inspiris Resilia and am currently in cardiac rehab. I’m blessed with a cardiologist and rehab nurses who understand my desire to get back to my avid cycling hobby and have geared a moderately progressive rehab approach toward that end. Because I...
  6. M

    Evaluated for TAVR Tomorrow

    70 year old avid cyclist (over 4,000 miles per year) diagnosed with BAV in 2018. With cardiologist’s approval kept cycling at same level since diagnosis. Good shape with no comorbidities. Two weeks ago echo and MRI showed valve jumped into the severe range so I’m being evaluated tomorrow for my...
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