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Here's what the American Dental Association says about it: Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prior to Dental Procedures Here's what the American Heart Association says, as described in this NIH article: Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis (SBE) Prophylaxis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Bottom Line: only...

My cardiologist, who I've been seeing for almost 20 years, said I do not need to take antibiotics for dental visits. I have a tissue aortic valve. I had a re-do valve replacement in 2018, and he had me take antibiotics for a full year after the surgery, but once the year ended, he said I do...

In the first couple of days after my first tissue valve replacement surgery I developed an inflammation of the pleural lining of the lungs. My cardiologist prescribed 800mg doses of ibuprofen for three to four days. It knocked it right out. So, it doesn't appear to be entirely incompatible...

My original aortic replacement tissue valve in 2008 only lasted 10 years. Suffered from severe regurgitation and early stage heart failure symptoms for about two years before getting a redo last year with another tissue valve. Thankfully the redo surgery was fine (and so much easier...

I just had an aortic valve redo last year (Feb 2018) replacing a porcine valve with a new bovine. The unique thing about the new bovine is that it has a hard-ish ring that will enable a TAVR installation that will sit solidly and securely against the ring, eliminating many of the current issues...

Thank you jcgtok17! I'm getting a bovine replacement, as well. I don't have the specifics yet but anticipate getting all that when I get my pre-op testing on 16 Feb. Take care, Dave

Thank you Paul1972, I appreciate your post. I do feel a little more relaxed having gone through it before, and I'm glad your experience post operation reflected that, as well. I'm scheduled for surgery on 19 February now. Only a few more days to go. Best regards, Dave

Thanks, everyone! I'm actually a little curious how I'll handle the second go around, now knowing what to expect. I remember back in 2008 much of my distress was the sheer unknown about what was to come, and the fear about that. I'm hoping that I take it a little more in stride, but I do also...

Correction: new surgery on 14 February (Valentine's Day!!)

Hi folks, it's been a long time since I was back in this community. I had my original aortic valve replaced in 2008. Now, due to severe regurgitation caused by the deterioration of the replacement valve, I'm scheduled for another replacement surgery on 14 November. Since I've been through...

"Celebrated" my one year anniversary yesterday from AVR on 10 Dec 2008. Today, I got the results of my blood, x-ray, and echo tests. All is normal with no regurgitation through the new aortic valve. That's the good (great?) news! The disappointing news is that my x-ray showed likely...

Thank you Maryka and Colleen for your replies. I'm glad, Colleen, that the tightness can go away. Maryka- I don't believe it's asthma related or cold/exercise induced 'cause I don't have difficulty breathing (as when I had a bad case of Dressler's syndrome early on in my recovery), and I've...

Thank you, I will definitely try these ideas. I'm glad there are a least some things I can try!

Hey guys, I'm eleven months post surgery and I'm still feeling like I have rubber bands around my chest when I take a very deep breath or when I'm running especially hard. It's not chest pain, and I'm getting enough air, but it just feels like my chest constricts my lungs' ability to fully...

age 52 with pork valve (mmmm, bacon, bacon, bacon!!) My AVR was last year. I figure in 15-20 years if/when the current valve deteriorates they'll grow me a new valve from my DNA and stem cells and replace the valve through my mouth. We live in hope...

I'm on pravastatin with no ill effects. I did try lipitor for awhile, but it gave me chest pains. So, I think your mileage may vary on which ones work for you specifically.

I agree. There was scant information on amlodipine's effect on athletic performance when I googled it, so it's no surprise our VR friends hadn't had a similar experience. I'm really just glad the wooden legs problem wasn't due to a physical issue with me!

Hello all. Earlier (in the summer) I had posted a note asking whether other people were having a problem with “wooden legs” while beginning running again. I had speculated it might have been one of my meds, especially amlodipine (generic for Norvasc), a BP med. Unfortunately no one had a...

I'm 9 months post surgery. Last week I completed a fairly tough one week training course on the Glock Model 19 pistol for the government. Shot thousands of rounds and was moving and huffing for certain evolutions. Felt great.

Ross, you're in my thoughts and prayers.