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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.

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...

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...

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...

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?