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Hi all, I have been in discussions with On-X themselves to get their feedback about possible complications with these valves over the long term. I did this because I saw some threads last week talking about infections, loosening sutures etc which made me feel a bit jittery, so I wanted to look...

Hi All, Some of you will remember me. I had my aortic valve changed for a second time on 26/11/10, so this posting is a wee bit late, sorry...but all is going well. I've had issues ever since my surgery with my thumping heart, dizzinness and high blood pressure but things are getting a lot...

Folks, I've just hit the 10 month mark following my AVR operation last November to have an On-X valve implanted. I'm now off the beta blockers and am on a small dose of 2.5mg of ramipril to control my blood pressure. I generally feel well within myself, but the only annoying thing I have...

:) All, Me again. I've been liaising directly with On-X to find out just how durable On-X valves actually are, even for us sporty types who work the heart harder. This is the reassuring and helpful response I got: The carbon will last just as long if you are active. The wear life is 100-200...

Folks, I just wanted to address this nagging issue of On-X valve durability head on and actually ask them how long these valves last and how their durability is tested. Please see the reassuring response below. All the best Sensei Thank you for your question. The carbon in the On-X valve...

Folks, I'd appreciate your views on this one: In my recovery phase (now at 9 months), my heart beat is still more of a heart thump rather than a heart beat. Things are still settling, wow this takes so long!! Anyway, my 'thumps' can be strong, and when they are, my bp is higher and my hands get...

Folks, A couple of weeks ago I was getting fuzzy-headedness and my heart 'thumps' were stronger than usual, even though the heart rate + rhythm is normal. I went to see my surgeon who said that my bp is a bit high at present. My readings have hovered around 145 - 160/75 - 90. I've found that...

Hi all, This is for those of you that are very active like me: Ever since I had my On-X valve put in last November my focus has been on the recovery and now I'm playing hockey again, doing my karate training and running in the gym. As you get better you tend to aim to push things a bit more...

All, In recovery we all appreciate how important it is to build up our cardiovascular ability slowly slowly through walking, running etc. But for those of us working in offices, going up and down in lifts, my tip for you is to use the stairs instead. Something we don't normally get into the...

Folks, Me again :smile2: Got another one for you...Don't know if this subject has been addressed before but I'll raise it anyway: What's everyone's view on scuba diving? Can we do it? Are there limits to how deep we can go? To be honest I'm a novice at this and have only ever done 1 introductory...

Hi all, I have an bi-leaflet On-X aortic valve that was implanted last November. The big question for me is, 'How long will it last?'. Some articles say mechanical valves last a lifetime, others say they last 30years and I've even read somewhere that On-X valves are desifgned to last...

Hi all, Just a word to say that for the past 5 months I've been using the Coagucheck home testing kit and it's really good. Soooo much easier than having to lug myself down to the blood clinic. Keeping the INR in range has always been a bit of a challenge for me. I'm on 11 and 12mg (alternating)...

[B][I]Folks, as my user name suggests, I'm a keen karate person. I have a 3rd dan black belt in shotokan karate. I also play field hockey, again quite a vigorous sport. Last November I had my SECOND heart operation to have my failed aortic valve replacement sorted. With my level of activity I so...