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I'm on warfarin for the initial 3 months post aortic valve replacement with a tissue valve. After a few rough weeks post release in terms if trying to get my INR within the 1.8 - 2.5 range, its now pretty settled and I'm taking 4 mg per day. This might be a silly question but now that I have...

I assume different people can end up on different doses too so it's not a one size fits all.

I had my aortic valve replacement 7 weeks ago and I was put on Bisoprolol 2.5mg once daily post op. I never had high blood pressure to start with but my blood pressure was quite low on that dose (100/75 or thereabouts) and I found that I'd have a moment of slight light headedness if I stood up...

Jeepers, looks like there are different practices in terms of getting to the OR. I remember nothing whatsoever in my case while others had to hop up onto the table themselves! I prefer my own experience of remembering nothing!

That's interesting for sure!! No way would I like to have been so alert going in! Funnily enough, I don't remember having any conversation with anyone about that aspect of the operation. A nurse gave me two tablets to take (around 6.30 in the morning) but I don't recall having a conversation...

Just a question on the prep for the operation on the big day itself, what do they give you in the hospital prior to going to prep/operation? I was dreading being wheeled into the operating theatre awake. However, I just remember waking up on the morning of the op, taking two pills, showering...

As an extra note, for me, I spent a lot of time thinking about the pro's and con's of the valve types beforehand but not enough on the mental aspect (irrespective of valve type)....the unusual heart pounding, raised heart rate, messed up blood test results, brain fog and stuff that occurred for...

Just for balance, I'm a healthy 52 year old male and I chose tissue. I had my op 6 weeks ago and knew the benefits/limitations of both types beforehand (discussed with surgeon, cardiologist and recipients of both types of valves). I made my choice based on what's right for me and I'm happy with...

Met my surgeon for the 6 week follow up yesterday. He reviewed the Holter data and was very happy indeed with it. He said there were only 8 skipped beats throughout the entire 24 hours and that this was not concerning at all. He said this would be very common even for the general public. I...

That's true to be fair. I brought up the Inspiris Resilia with my surgeon during our discussion about my choices. He used that exact argument. Due to the years of data for the Carpentier-Edwards Magna Ease, he was comfortable using that. He didn't feel comfortable with the Inspiris Resilia as...

That's great. I got a bovine tissue valve myself 6 weeks ago (Carpentier-Edwards Magna Ease 23mm) so it's great to see the longevity of modern tissue valves can exceed 15 years.

Jeepers! They actually had a patient that they reoperated on to replace mechanical valve with a tissue valve? Holy Smokes!!

Thanks. Got blood results and GGT is through the roof for some reason. Something else for me to worry about and keep my mind occupied I suppose 😄. That's one of my takeaways from this whole thing, I thought a lot about my valve preference and the operation ahead of time. However, even though...

Thanks! Got the Holter results this afternoon and the GP reviewed the results. Nothing alarming jumped out to him but I'm meeting my surgeon for 6 week check up next week so I'll feel more comfortable after he has reviewed the results. I'm sure the GP would pick up on anything alarming but...

I'm going through something similar now....my aortic valve was replaced on Nov 4th 2021. Everything went swimmingly for 4 weeks. However, after 4 weeks and 2 days, I started getting what seem like PVC's. Every evening and night going on since last Saturday. My heart rate is always around 60 and...

Can they measure the structural integrity over time? Do the valves take a year or two to deteriorate (with plenty of forewarning). Just wondering. Getting the Magna Ease bovine myself next week.

I'm 52 male and I'm opting for the Magna Ease bovine tissue in 2 weeks time. This is my own preference due to activity levels such as horse riding. I want to avoid warfarin (due to the management and risks) plus I really don't think I could stand the ticking of On-X. I'm in that gray area of 50...