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PProtimenow replied to the thread Vertigo, Visual Disturbances and 'wobbly' feeling.Mine last about 30 minutes - then they're gone. Bright lights sometimes trigger them.
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DMay 2, 2005 (15+ years) with bovine pericardial aortic valve (Edwards Scientific) plus graft of ascending aorta (Boston Scientific)...
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Squashplayer replied to the thread Tissue Valvers. How Old is Yours?.May 2, 2005 (15+ years) with bovine pericardial aortic valve (Edwards Scientific) plus graft of ascending aorta (Boston Scientific)... -
dutchboy replied to the thread Vertigo, Visual Disturbances and 'wobbly' feeling.I re-read all the post and wanted to add my two cents worth. Ocular migraines before and after surgery; pretty much what others have... -
AAmyBL reacted to Sunbeam's post in the thread Vertigo, Visual Disturbances and 'wobbly' feeling with
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I am happy to see these posts and wanted to add my experience. I had about 10 auras per year w/o pain (scintillating scotomas) for 22... -
Bit seems that Foldax is much further with their valve as they are already testing in vivo but today I saw this post on linked-in from...
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dutchboy replied to the thread Well It's Time.Best of luck for a speedy recovery!
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FredW replied to the thread Tissue Valvers. How Old is Yours?.Four years on Trifecta tissue valve. Now 76 years old. Echo every year, 6 mo cardiologist checkup. Had a stent put in three months ago...
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Sheenas7 reacted to Patsman07's post in the thread Does a dilated left ventricle shrink back to normal? with Like.
It will go back to a normal size because your valve is fixed. It doesn't need medication. The ventricle expands because if the leak in... -
Roberdowski replied to the thread Tissue Valvers. How Old is Yours?.Edwards Pericardial model 3000 27mm Aortic Jan 20 2006 31 mm model 6900P Mitral 14 years -
Abest of luck. Follow directions, do your rehab, in a few years it'll be "what was that?" make sure you take INR management seriously...
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AAccording to the paper, they predict that this valve will last 25 years. Thisis longer than most bioprosthetic valves (cow, pig...
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PPatsman07 replied to the thread Does a dilated left ventricle shrink back to normal?.It will go back to a normal size because your valve is fixed. It doesn't need medication. The ventricle expands because if the leak in...
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PProtimenow replied to the thread How often should I get my INR checked when taking this medication?.I usually test every week. If my INR is lowered for surgery or another procedure, I give warfarin three days before testing - this...
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PProtimenow replied to the thread Foldax valve trials.According to the paper, they predict that this valve will last 25 years. Thisis longer than most bioprosthetic valves (cow, pig...
