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This is great news. Keep in mind this is a phase 4 study that requires successful passage through the first 3. On-x life designed this valve to make it to this point and if their initial phase 1 studies of those non-compliant warfarin users were not so promising this news release would be a...

On-X On-X Got my aortic ON-X Dec 2008 after slot of research on my options. All I can say is that I have total peace of mind that I went this way with this product. I've not changed my activities and with home testing control no serious bleeding events. The january mid term report on the...

Barry, I looked deeply into the Ross read alot of material and THE book. Met with THE top ROSS surgeon in NYC. Considering the surgical risks, extra time on the table, post surgical risks, the fact that both the AOR and PULM valves would be compromized, the outcome of some fellow VRO members...

Congrats Vincent. Keep on Truckin. From Vincent

Congrats Vincent. Keep on truckin.

I had a problem when I switched from the perscrbed 21 guage lancets to the cheaper 26 guage lancets I could buy over the counter. Turned out that for INR testing the blood produced from the 26 guage is too close to the surface to give a reliable reading. I was told by the pharmacy that INR needs...

I actualy forgot yesterday was my one year aniversary but was reminded by my beautiful love. :) Thank you one and all for your encouragement, support, and kind words throughout the year. All the best wishes for the holidays best of health and happiness for the new year. Vince

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome and all the best for your surgery. I went with the ON-X and conduit. I bike, use power tools, and have had my share of cuts and wounds since being on warfarin. The worst was when I bit my toung while...

Welcome and all the best for your surgery. Also a BAVer I went with the ON-X and conduit. I bike, use power tools, and have had my share of cuts and wounds since being on warfarin. The worst was when I bit my toung while recovering. I think it was the percaset effect.In all cases the bleeding...

I'm in your agre group and bit of statistician and control freak. So my decision boiled down to a choice with the best odds and variables I could have an effect on. I found at the time the best odds for long term survival were with a mechanical valve (after taking the risk of repos into...

http://www.valvereplacement.com/forums/showthread.php?p=434203&posted=1#post434203 If I read the stats on this thread correctly there have been over 1,200 views since our dear parting sister Valerie started ita little more than a week ago. It's a testament to the contribution she has made to...

If I read the stats on this thread correctly there have been over 1,200 views since our dear parting sister Valerie started ita little more than a week ago. It's a testament to the contribution she has made to our community in the short time she's been with us. I'm sure that anyone who reads...

Good move Bill to have it done ASAP.Take it real easy up to the date, walking i would think at this point is better than pushing it on the dance floor. I'm 55 on warfarin and still play with my machine tools. no problem, hand cuts, nail puntures, you name it. Home test and eat a consistent...

Good move Bill to have it done ASAP.Take it real easy up to the date, walking i would think at this point is better than pushing it on the dance floor. I'm 55 on warfarin and still play with my machine tools. no problem, hand cuts, nail puntures, you name it. Home test and eat a consistent...

Good luck Jordan, you'll do great. ;- {)

Welcome Bill, Keep up the positive attitude and you'll do great.

Welcome abord Lori, i You will fine many BAV members on this site. This is my 6 month aniversary since my BAV replacement. Thoughts of the surgery and post op recovery is quickly fading but the vast improvement in my well being is with me every day. Best wishes and do hesitate to ask any...

Best wishes. Take a good book and a case of bottle water.

Since surgery Ive noticed no difference in weight gaining patterns: Wg = FKal in - EKal out, ie. my weight gain is directly proportional to food intake and exersize output. When I reach my top limit I find South Beach helps me get back to better fitting cloths and a healthier eating habit. The...

My doc was not in favor of a Dacron rap. My AA was 4.3cm and replaced. Ask if the rap will help prevent disection as well as aneurysms.