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Good point.

My resting blood pressure changes from 150/98 to 106/60 in a matter of 3 to 4 hrs. Is this normal? Heart rate will be 70. I'll just be relaxing in my chair. I'm taking my meds like I'm suppose to.

I don't know for sure what he was talking about. I asked if he implanted the On-x Valve through a message. His nurse returned my call, and gave me that info. Guess I need to talk to him directly, to get some good answers. I just don't want to offend him in any way.

Now I like that doctor! Julian

Thanks for the reply Dick. Julian Glad to hear your doing well. Yes I did mean Dr. Lacks. Did you meet with him? Thank you for the reply also.

My surgeon will implant a on-x valve if I really want. But he says he does not like the large diameter of it. I think hes talking about the flange. I know Dr. Laks at the same hospital does a lot of on-x valves. My question is should I let my surgeon that I'm comfortable with, implant the on-x...

Interesting comments. Dr. Shemin at UCLA said he would implant the On-X valve. But he was't comfortable with the large opening. So do I go with a surgeon that I'm comfortable with, and a valve that he's not? Or should I talk to Dr. Laks?

Whats "sudden death"?

Has anyone had a On-X mitral valve implanted by Dr Shemin at UCLA? When Dr. Shemin gave me the news about having to replace my mitral valve, instead of repairing it. I was so shocked that I didn't discuss which valve. I'm 64 years old, fairly active, 15lbs overweight. Non smoker, drink a cold...

I'm thinking a mechanical valve is for me. Hopefully only doing it once. Anyone had a On-x mitral valve implanted at UCLA?

Just got my Tee results on my mitral valve. I had my mitral valve repaired in August of 2008, its leaking again. I am 64 years old and my doctor says he can't rerepair it as it is in too bad of shape. So replacement is needed. Darn I was hoping to avoid that. Oh well. I am currently not having...

Excellent news! Enjoy.

Thanks Still waiting to hear from UCLA>. Its been Nine days since the echo was sent to them. Its only a hundred miles. Maybe tomorrow.

So they are telling you that they have to split your chest to do a re-repair? I was hoping that I could avoid that. I had the first repair done with the DaVinci system. I was hoping to just do this once!

Yes I agree with your thoughts on a second repair, if 50/50 is it. What is a mini replacement. I'm thinking that a Tee will be the next step, when I hear from Dr. Shemin.

Hi AL Yes I have sent all copies to Dr. Shemin at UCLA. The numbers I gave were the enlargement of my left chamber. At least I think thats what the doctor was referring to, like I said I was in shock at the time. The mitral valve is the one leaking. I had robotic mitral valve repair done in...

Thanks for the reply Greg Yes without that follow up I would have no idea. My doctor here in town wants to wait 3 months, see what it looks like. I'm thinking I'd rather get it taken care of soon, before theres anymore damage. I should hear from UCLA this week sometime.

Thanks for the reply. I'm worried about that, they said the first repair was difficult.

I just had my 2yr echo. My valve is leaking again, very surprised I've been feeling great. Dr. says my heart has enlarged to 6.0, from last years echo of 4.8. I've sent the results to U.C.L.A, waiting to hear back from them. My question is can the valve be repaired again?