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I have an ONX valve in the Aorta position and have home tested with an INRATIO II since my surgery six years ago. Because of the previous recalls and notifications I am wondering if I should switch to another machine. Also, do you think that I could get insurance to cover a new unit since the...

Per an email inquiry last week to a clinical research coordinator at Emory University, “The study is still enrolling in the low risk Plavix and control groups. If you qualify for the group at randomization, then it is a 50/50 chance [of being assigned to the Plavix group].” They also said...

In researching info for my valve selection decision, I came across a reference to a survey that asked VR patients if the valve disease or prosthesis significantly affected their work, career, or income. It said that 35% of mechanical valve recipients answered “Yes”, while the percentage for...

I am 41 years old needing an AVR so I have been viewing the site looking at the different arguments for the mechanical vs. tissue valves. While I am leaning towards an On-X mechanical, I am wondering if the choice of valve will influence whether I will be able to qualify for health insurance in...