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I have a question for those who have mechanical aortic valves. Does your valve click/tick or does anyone else have one that makes no noise. From the time I woke from surgery to what is now over nine months, I have heard not one sound from my St. Judes valve. It's not like it made noise at...

This seems like such a dumb question, but I'd rather be dumb than out of range. Can someone give a suggestion for an OTC cold medicine that has the least affect on our warfarin? Since it is okay to take Tylenol, would guess that some type of Tylenol cold meds would be okay, but I'd rather ask...

Just got the results of my last blood test, and my INR is 2.56. That's its highest since mid-March. And I don't have to go back to feed the vampires for two weeks (how sweet that is). I've been on 18.75 mg for two weeks and the clinic people told me to continue with that as it does seem to...

I'm 11 weeks out of surgery now and love my new mechanical aortic valve. But getting the INR to stabilize is challenging...the longest I have gone without a blood test so far is 8 days. My INR has been very close to 2-2.1 for the past couple of weeks but they (Coumadin clinic) is increasing...

:):):)Oh, I think God is blessing me with such good friends with such great suggestions. Sorry it took me so long to reply, but it doesn't mean I have not read and appreciated all your comments. I had wondered about getting a rehab plan from the Kaiser facilities that do offer cardiac rehab and...

Well, living out in the desert in a small town has its advantages and its disadvantages. How does one search for a place that does cardiac rehab? My HMO does have a couple of cardiac programs but they are hours away. There are numerous gyms, fitness centers, etc. within 30 minutes but nobody...

About a month before my surgery for AVR on 2/13, I happened into a Border's Bookstore and found a book entitled "Your Heart An Owner's Guide" by John Elefteriades, MD and Lawrence S Cohen, MD. I also own Adam Pick's book but found myself referring to "Your Heart" very often as questions would...

Well, since I'm new to this side of things and I never thought to ask my doctor this question, I'll ask all you mechanical valve owners. Does my new St. Judes mechanical valve have to click or tick? Mine makes no noise whatsoever. For the first two or three days after coming home, I could feel...

Well, since I finally figured out how to start a new thread, I can let everyone know I'm great and recovering at a good rate. Between naps, pills, going for blood tests, walking, etc. it's been hard to find time to live. Had my surgery on 2/13 and it went well. As I was being wheeled into...

Hey everyone, do you realize there will be four of us on the table next week: Teresa and David on the 10th Bookjp on the 11th Cozycat (Midge) on the 13th So fold your hands, bow your heads, meditate, send positive energy and whatever else is your mode of support.....I'm...

Well, my AVR is scheduled for 2/13/09. Met with the surgeon last Wednesday and he said since my other health is excellent I should "breeze" thru this. Of course, he's not the one on the table! Scheduling the surgery finally forced me to come to a decision on valve type (one of life's really...

Hello all you helpful persons. I'm new to this site but thought it the place to come since I will need a new aortic valve very soon. Had a cardiac cath yesterday, 1/9, and what a trip..laying there watching the chambers of your own heart beat. All went well and at least there is no more that...