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Hi there My Dad is getting on very well after an AVR last summer in Oxford, UK. We had a twelve month check up recently and got some confused information back from the Consultant that I just don't recognise. I recall being told that the pressure gradient was absolutely fine but that the...

Hello again My Dad (AlanB) had an AVR (tissue) seven weeks ago. However in the last week he has suffered from some dizzy spells, which seem to come on at times when he is not exercising (lying down or standing still/walking slowly) and mean that he has to sit down because he loses his balance...

I found this article and was quite impressed with the science. If it works, it might offer an alternative to OHS and valve replacement for many? I have duplicated the newpaper article below. It also has contact details for the European medical centre that seems to be offering this...

Thank you all for you posts. The nature of Dad's bleed did mean that he required additional surgery, although they were able to manage this without opening all of his incision again - just the lower half. He was off the ventilator very quickly this time although felt a bit down yesterday which...

My Dad (Alan B) is AVR surgery +4 days. He has another thread that I'm using to update people on his progress so very sorry for any duplication but I wanted some specific advice on his breathing problem. He cannot maintain his O2 saturation for more than one minute without a high pressure...

Dad went into theatre at 4pm today and was out by 6:15, which was, we were told, a pretty good time for an AVR and single by-pass. He went in talking about this thread and the fact that he was going to 'climb that mountain'. He had a Perimount Tissue. He is now in ICU and he is not doing too...

Hello - my Dad has his AVR coming up on 28th May in Oxford, UK. I've read a bit in the press about clots and how they can sometimes arise needlessly after surgery (i.e they could have been prevented/treated). I'd really like to know what best practice is in avoiding clots post surgery, so that...

My Dad's AVR surgery is coming up on 28th May in Oxford UK. We've gone with Tissue (Edwards) for a variety of reasons, but I was wondering if many people have a need for Coudamin/Wharfarin with tissue valves? Dad has no other heart problems pre-op. Might we expect to use Coudamin, and if so...

I'd be grateful for views on the longevity of this valve - Edwards suggest on their web-site that this is good for 20 years plus, and that current versions eliminate calcium binding - hence affording a greater lifespan. However, here in the UK, the health authorities suggest that this valve...

Greetings from the UK. My father is suffering from moderate/severe Aortic Stenosis and will shortly require surgery. I'm keen to explore minimally invasive surgical options (although I understand that keyhole surgery is not a suitable option because he is not at high risk for conventional...