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I have the Roche Coagucheck XS home meter. I hate the lancets that came with it. Can I use the Accu-Check Fast Clix lancet?

Just found out I will also be having hemi arch repair. My CT Angiogram showed my whole ascending aorta was 5.5 cm going down to 5.1 at the arch then 3.1 past the arch. Wasn't expecting that news. Had anyone had the hemi arch along with mechanical AVR?

I'm having my 2nd OHS in 3 weeks to replace a human tissue aortic valve (2004) with a mechanical. How is the recovery/pain compared to the first operation? Similar? I was 30 first time and now 42. I will also have my aorta grafted as the previous repair failed.

Has anyone has surgery in Boston at Brigham and Womens? How was your experience? Looking at a Re-op soon and considering B&W.

TEE last week showed severe regurg in my 12 yo human tissue aortic valve. Also showed a "mobile echo density" of unknown origin on one of the leaflets and the root. No history of endocarditis. Left ventricle is moderately enlarged now, and ANOTHER ascending aortic aneurysm of 5.5 cm above...

TEE last week showed severe regurg in my 12 yo human tissue aortic valve. Also showed a "mobile echo density" of unknown origin on one of the leaflets and the root. No history of endocarditis. Left ventricle is moderately enlarged now, and ANOTHER ascending aortic aneurysm of 5.5 cm above...

My human tissue AVR is failing now 12 years post op. I went from trace to mild regurgitation last year to moderate to severe this year. I am researching options for a new valve. I cannot take NSAIDS at all, ever. Not oral, nor topical nor systemic. I was reading with the On-X they recommend...

Sarah. I have been reading for a long while but just now decided to join and post. You have such a warm, caring, supportive, helpful community. Here is part of my story. I look forward to becoming an active member of this community. I am so gratefull for the past 4 years in my life. I was...