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It's been a couple of months since I've posted. It's hard to believe it's been over 4 months since Kurt's AVR. He's doing great and is actually working out as I write this. Words can't describe how intense things were for us this past fall and early winter; this board and your loving support...

Hi Everyone, We have a date for Kurt's AVR...December 16th. We decided on the On-X valve and feel good about the decision. He's going into this best case scenario...he's healthy, young (44), and has a healthy heart aside from the bicuspid valve. In talking with the scheduler today, I learned...

Hi, My healthy 44 year old husband needs to have an AVR within the month and we're considering the On-X valve (surgeon recommended it). We need to know what it's like on a day to day basis. 1. How often do you take coumadin? 2. How is your diet effected? Can you eat spinach and lettuce? 3...

Hi, I'm posting for my husband, Kurt who is at work. We've known for the past 4 years that he would need a new aortic valve. He learned he had a bicuspid valve with AS prior to foot surgery. He has always been athletic (former Marine), runs, lifts weight, trim etc. Plus he rides his Harley...