Thank you Thank you Thank you. For what it's worth, Cardiologist told me that within the past few days USA has approved INR levels of 1.5-2 for Onyx mechanical valves. Down from around 2.5 I think.
Does that "improve" the use of Coumadin - making it less troublesome?
Good afternoon AVR and aneurysm repair 4/23/15. Age 62. Good health. Otherwise healthy heart.
Tissue or mechanical?
Few questions. I realize there are no exact answers:
1. Are both types of valves similar in quality?
2. Seems like every discussion is "do I want to risk having another...