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I was implanted with an Onyx aortic valve in March of 2011. I started home anticoagulation monitoring shortly after the surgery. I kept my INR close to 2 with no issues, often I would be 1.6-1.8. I was also taking 81 mg aspirin. Home anticoagulation monitoring was expensive and I botched too...

Hi I'm considering selling my CoaguChek XS, any one interested? It's way to convenient and easy for me to go to the lab, hence having my own monitor is not required. I've used it 8 times in 8 months. Hence it is less then a year old. It comes with a bunch of lancelets and one test strip...

Hi Norm got me thinking after one of his posts on the On-X study thread. He posed the question of, why I prefer to not see a PCP regarding my INR results. I would like to limit responses to this thread to people like me, those required to be on warfarin for life. Although I must thank Norm for...

Hi kids I found out from my Cardiologist that it's......OK to Scuba dive after MAV replacement. I've got a MAV, an On-X 23 mm to be exact, along with a DuPont graft of the ascending Aorta. The question of, "can I scuba dive after MAV replacement" has plagued me from diagnosis on Oct 2010. I...

Good day I was implanted with a MAV on Mar 21/10 at age 56. I am planning a Mexican vacation next Autumn. I swim 1.5 to 2 Km at home 4-7 days a week. On vacation I swim the same distance every day. My big fear is contracting endocarditis from Tropical water, be it the ocean or closed pool. Any...

It's apparent to me that what ever your valve composition, we are all at risk of contracting endocarditis. It is discussed on this forum what valve may be the best bet for avoiding a reop, but, their is one equalizer and that is endocarditis. Most here are forewarned to take antibiotics before...

Hi gang Started work on June 6. In the afternoon of the second day I developed a fever and chills. It feels similar to the symptoms after surgery. The temp is now in the upper limits of the normal range but still have the chills and feeling weak and achy. Do not have a cold,feels kind of like...

Good day gang I am 56 years old and a life time athlete. I have Sky dived on the Canadian national team. Played both ways in Football, was a gymnast and a greko roman wrestler in my youth. For decades I have snow and water skied. Also for decades I have lived the TRI lifestyle. Weight lifting...

Lying in bed finishing a novel last night, I found a very fine strand of wire protruding from my incision over the sternum. The strand can't be more then a few thou or MM in thickness. I'm not thinking it is a broken sternum closing wire as from what I found, the wire for closing the sternum is...

I developed AFIB after AV replacement, which is common. The AFIB is considered temporary. To correct the AFIB I was placed on Amiodarone for 3 mths. I'm 20 days into the period with no sign of AFIB. The dose is 200 mg daily. Saw my cardiologist today and he spelled out how bad Amiodarone is for...

Hi kids Surgery on mon mar 21, out of ICU mar 22, out of the step down unit today mar 25 lying in after having pacer wires removed typing on an iPhone in a Private room. Got the On-X 23 mm AV. They tried for a 25 mm because of my active life but no go. Calgary's first On-X implant. Chest tubes...

Thats it, as of Mar 13, I'm officially one week pre-op for replacement of the AV and a graft of the ascending aorta. Those that have followed me, know my history of critical AS measuring .6cm2 and aneurysm of the ascending aorta measuring 4.5 cm diagnosed on Oct 14/10. Logged out of work...

Welcome to the provincial health care system of Canada. Take a number please. We have great Dr's, nurses and healthcare workers but an inefficient system. Quick back ground: Critical aortic stenoses of .6cm sq and and ascending aorta aneurism of 4.5 cm. Diagnosed Oct 14/10. Angiogram with no...

Good day After AV and an ascending aorta graft, what is the percentage chance that a pace maker may be required? I'm 55 and athletic. Does my age and athletic life style reduce the probability of requiring a pace maker after surgery?

Good day My surgeon recommended a MAV to go along with my ascending aorta graft. Those who have or are having a replacement aorta valve and ascending aorta graft, what was your surgeons recommendation for the composition of the aorta valve?

What are the [ sport ] limitations after having the Ascending aorta and AV replaced? As some here are aware, I'm having my AV replaced. Met with the surgeon last week and discovered my ascending aorta is also damaged.It is at 4.5 cm and will be replaced with a Dupont Dacron graft. The surgeon...

Hi As some here are aware, I'm having my AV replaced. Met with the surgeon last week and discovered my ascending aorta is also damaged.It is at 4.5 cm and will be replaced with a Dupont Dacron graft. The surgeon stated that a mechanical AV is recommend. I have decided to go with a MHV. It will...

Hi Those who have the St. Jude Regent installed in the aorta position, what is your level of satisfaction? How is the noise? How is your energy? Bleeding after installation? Comments? I spoke with a St. Jude rep and found out that this valve is very comparable with the On-X AV. Like the...

Hey fellow Canucks Got diagnosed with a failing Aorta valve on Oct 14. Got told the angiogram is the next step. Still no appointment. Have a surgeon appointment on Dec 9. The receptionist said surgery would be scheduled 1 1/2 to 4 mths after Dec 9. Lets see, that makes a surgery date somewhere...

Hi Kids The extreme Jock is back looking for advice from his beloved support group. I like others here have been doing my research after being diagnosed with a failing Aorta valve. I go to sleep with my ipad studying this site looking for clues. From what I have found, being in the mid 50's...