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I had my SAVR done almost 3 months ago. I was very fearful going in. The things that helped me the most with my fear were Bellaruth Naparstek’s guided meditations (especially the cardiac rehab, anxiety and panic, and relaxation meditations), walking in nature daily, and leaning on something...

Has anyone found that increased exercise decreases their INR?

Today is Thanksgiving in Canada and I have so much to be thankful for. This picture is me 6 1/2 weeks post-op hiking a 700 feet elevation. Hopefully next spring I’ll be doing 4000 feet. I have so much to be thankful for regarding the advice that I have received from members on this site. For...

Do any of you, who do not have coronary artery disease, take only warfarin? Along with life long warfarin that is a given, my surgeon would like me to take life long ASA. (I haven't had my 3 month consult with my cardiologist yet, I'll also ask him his take on it)

Looking for advice regarding whether it is wise or not to bring my new Coagcheck machine with me to monitor INR in the hospital post surgery? I realize the hospital staff will be monitoring it but would it be a good time to validate my machine? The hospital I will be getting my INR checked...

Hello Everyone, My Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23rd. I really appreciate the pre surgery advice and the threads on first surgery. I have found this information extremely valuable. With Gratitude, William

Hello, I am scheduled to have SAVR within a month. Some of you may have communicated with my wife Bicuspid Buddy. I would like to thank everyone for the valuable information that was relayed during those conversations. It made my valve type decision easier and clearer and gave me knowledge to...