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I took CoQ10 before I was diagnosed with aortic stenosis and need an ARV and graft, and I have continued taking it. My cardiologist knows what I am taking. Not a big deal for me.

My surgery was on 12/1/10. I ended up with an infection in the uppermost suture which delayed healing a bit. Even so, I have a neat albeit bright pink scar. I expect the scar will fade to pale over the next several months. Alas, I am still bothered by bone pain which my cardiologist...

I also have a St. Jude AV and I have no underlying heart disease. My range is 2.0 - 3.0. (Actually, I was given a 2.5 -3.5 range and was also given the 2.0 - 3.0 range; I had to press for clarification). I was told by my cardiologist the range for the AV is somewhat controversial as there may...

This post is my first. I had surgery after just a few days notice of the need for it. I had been taking care of my elderly father for three years (advanced kidney failure) during which time I became increasingly tired; I made the "mistake" of neglecting my health ascribing my tiredness to...