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I had my aortic value replaced almost three years ago. Mechanical valve. On Warfarin, have to keep INR between 3.5-4.0 because of TIAs if lower. Now I have to have my upper teeth cut out by an oral surgeon because them are all breaking down, crowns falling out, holes left for bacteria to enter...

Hello all, It's been a while since I've posted. I had been doing well until about six months ago when I started with shortness of breath lying down and when active. Doc did TEE, CTA scan, echo, which all came back fine. Finally bloodwork showed heart failure. My heart squeezes great, just...

I am concerned I am concerned I take Metoprolol ER 25 mg once a day since my surgery. I do not have blood pressure problems. My lightheadedness occurs quite frequence for no apparent reason: not bending over, or turning around, or rising from a sitting position. I did not have anything done to...

I had AVR in Dec. 07, and ever since surgery, I have a very strange sensation every time I bend over. The sensation, however, appears to be getting worse over time. When I bend over like just to tie my shoes or to pick up something off the floor, it feels as though my neck is about to explode...

I am trying to lose weight and the diet I am on recommends I take a Vitamin B complex pill, a multi vitamin, 250 mg of magnesium and 50 mg of Zinc a day. I recently had my protimes checked and it registered 2.3. Does anyone know any bad effects these vitamins and minerals might have on my...

thank you, I will. the blood in my urine is very visable. My INA's have been around 3 for the most part.

I have my protimes checked monthly by my doctor. I have been taking warfarin 6 four times a week and 5 three times a week. Sunday, I noticed blood in my urine, and it increased greatly over the weekend. Monday, I went to my doc who checked my INA and it was 4.6 He stopped my warfarin for two...

no halos...went to opthamologist and he said no sign of any eye disease. It is a constant dull ache in the boney area below and above the eye. not tender to touch. Hopefully it will be OK. Thanks for responding.

Thank you all for responding. I had a CT scan yesterday, but haven't heard anything yet. I feel so much better now, hearing from you. I also have a constant dull ache around my right eye, so maybe my ocular migraine is ongoing. Will let you know what I hear. Again, thanks for letting me know I'm...

double vision double vision Thanks, I will research here. I can feel mine coming on as well...strange sensation in the head. I had one while driving when I felt it coming on, I slowed down and pulled over to the side. Went to the doc yesterday and they are doing a ct scan today. Now I feel...

Since my AVR surgery in December, I have had three incidents of double vision, each lasting less than 10 seconds. Anyone had these as well? Side effect of heart medication? Let me hear from you. Thanks

Got my registration card in the mail yesterday. I now have a registration, serial, and model number. I am officially being tracked. I know this is required by the FDA and for security purposes in case I set off any metal detectors anywhere I can pull out the card and prove that I have a titanium...

No Sound here No Sound here I can't hear my aortic valve...St. Jude Mechnical...my doc said the new ones don't tick like the older ones, but who knows. I can just feel my heart beating...no sound.

Been there, too! Been there, too! Hi Tina, welcome to the forum. I had my aortic valve replaced in December, and I, too, am on coumadin for the rest of my life. I recovered quickly from my open heart surgery...five days in the hospital, was working part time 3 hours a day from my home on the...

Doc Says not to worry Doc Says not to worry My BP and pulse rate were high today when I saw the cardiologist. He says the movement/enlargement in my nect is nothing to worry about. Probably just from the heart pumping more blood through now than in the past thanks to my new valve. He thinks...

I noticed yesterday that you can see my heart beating in my carotid artery at the base of my neck. Haven't been able to see that before. Of course, I have lost some weight, so maybe that's why. But, today, that side of my neck appears to be a little swollen. Anyone ever have that happen to them...

So Glad for Her So Glad for Her Let her know we are happy for her that all is going well. Keep us posted! :)

I have my first echo tomorrow since my AVR in December. I see in other posts that folks talk about numbers and echo results. Should I ask my doctor for my echo results now and from the original ones done prior to surgery? Also, can I ask my surgeon for the official report of my surgery, and will...

Prayers for all Prayers for all May God be with each and help them with speedy recoveries.

None here None here I didn't receive any blood following surgery. I have my first echo tomorrow since my AVR, so I am a little anxious to hear how things are working! Feeling great!. You will be in my thoughts tomorrow, as are the others scheduled for surgery this week. May God Bless :)