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I just had my 3rd AVR a few months ago. My first was porcine valve, followed by bovine, third is a mechanical St. Jude. I went through the turmoil too! I'm 3 months out and feel great. Surgery recovery is NOT fun! But Coumadin/Warfarin is no big deal. At least nothing yet. I figure God must...

I didn’t want anticoagulants. I was very active and chose to go bio valve first two. I’m older now and my kids are out of the house (almost). Plus mechanical valves have a life as well. They don’t last forever, and have their issues as well.

Yes, mine (SAVR) is 6 weeks old and my pulse is still raised (70s). I’m looking forward for it to slow if possible as well. 🙏

Big Pharma….🙄😐🙄 I’m praying you get an even better option! Like no need for another surgery. 🙏🙏 Godspeed your heart health stability!

I have heavy thumping and some clicking. Like others said, it is worst when sleeping and lying on my side. 😐 I’m praying remodeling will happen! After 3 AVRs I’m a bit of a mess in there. Thumping is very loud when I take deep breaths. LVH was in my history each surgery.

I love my 25mm St. Jude Masters HP so far! (4 1/2 weeks post AVR) Third AVR.

Hey All, So survived 3rd AVR! I’m post op day 4 now. We chose St. Jude HP mechanical valve with partial Dacron root section replacement. I’m still in hospital getting INR stabilized. I requested and got a double surgeon team that did a good job. I’m praying to be released today. I can’t hear...

Remember, you are in charge of your own health! Push for what you want. 👍😊

I’m 56 years old. My wife and I hit the gym 5 days a week. I’m on my second AVR, and heading into my 3rd in less than a month. I recommend weights and cardio! It’s what has enabled my heart to maintain 60% EF even though I’m in CHF. I’m heading into what hopefully will be my last AVR Aug 12th...

I know! Right? All showed up on my angiogram on Tuesday.

Good info! Thanks! I saw my wires during my angiogram yesterday. (which came out clear and free of any vein or artery narrowings or obstructions!) I have 10! Seems like a lot. No?

Great info on St. Jude! I'm assuming that goes for SJRegent and SJMasters from what I've been researching. I'll add them to my top 3 choices. Thanks for your wisdom pellicle!

Hello, So met with cardiologist, following CT scan, and TAVR surgeon and we agreed that TAVR will be very LOW on my list of choices. I have bovine 23mm valve and patient mismatch would be the result of a TAVR. I'm planning on a mechanical SAVR. Most likely a Medtronic Open Pivot Standard (ATS)...

Great News! I'm sure this is what you were looking forward to! (The recovery side!) :)

I'm going with Medtronic ATS Open-Pivot mechanical and SAVR. Pellicle posted some great research! When its time, its time. Mine is coming up soon too! Very similar circumstances as you. Godspeed!