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Very interesting. I recall getting the auras starting back around age 17. Went to ophthalmologist and tried to describe the temporary fuzzy blindness and got no answers. He was baffled. I never had migraine pain. Then had those auras on and off my entire life, with less occurrence up until my...

Hey Brodie- as others have stated, it makes the most sense to go mechanical (via SAVR) in the first go round. I got my On-X mechanical almost 2.5 years ago. It has not changed my lifestyle one bit. I still do: construction projects, electrical work, auto mechanics, motorcycle mechanics, ATV...

Wow, great story. Amazing example of surviving some pretty challenging surgeries. Hope that the most recent one is your last!

I got my On-X in Feb 2021. Got the ring back then, I think in March. It is nice and made out of the same material as the valve, pyrolytic carbon. Very light and almost black in color. The email address is: [email protected] Ironic too, that my ring size internal diameter of the ring...

Sorry to hear about the valve issues. From what you've stated, it clearly sounds like medical malpractice. You indicated your choice multiple times. They would ensure inventory of stated valve (in multiple sizes based upon tests) prior to surgery start. Unfortunately statute of limitations...

Hello - I'm curious how organizational structure changes to the Executive staff at the Company reduced the accuracy of meters manufactured prior to the staff changes. Are you saying that they somehow reduced the quality (and mfg. cost) of the test strips? Wouldn't any significant product changes...

Regarding the Dacron aorta comment. I don't believe that would impact the INR range decision. I had just the Dacron ascending aorta replacement back in 2013, and was not put on Warfarin. That started after On-X valve installation in 2021. I target 2.5 in a range of 2 to 3.

Ironic, I was just reviewing my post surgical notes and findings from my surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (2 yr anniversary yesterday) and came upon this guidance regarding aspirin: - "Aspirin therapy: If you have undergone an coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), ascending or thoracic aorta...

Thanks Pellicle. That was helpful. I read the ETC901 thread. His results are consistent with mine. I guess that I don't need to be nervous when my CS reports 2.0! Really sucks in the US with our very limited and controlled access that forces us to pay higher prices.

This thread has provided me the incentive to check the accuracy of my Coag-Sense meter that I've been using for about 1.5 years now. I last compared results about a year ago. Recently received a new lot of test strips and successfully ran the low and high control. Yesterday, I went to my local...

Good idea. I do need to get a lab blood draw and compare to meter results. Have not done in about a year now. I often wonder about the accuracy of lab results too. They take a blood draw and then send the sample to a lab for testing which can be 24 hours after the blood has been drawn. Just...

With the Coag-Sense meter every new lot of test strips include control test strips, both low and high control. The test confirms the performance of the meter vs control samples. It is a validation of the calibration.

I don't know your age, but to me it's common knowledge that for one in his/her mid 50's or above, it is considered good practice to take. One 81mg enteric coated aspirin daily as a preventative measure. Of course if you are considered to be of normal health with no underlying conditions. I...

I have not seen it at Costco lately so I buy mine at Sam's Club. .006 per tablet. Bayer is $18.99 for 400 tablets. Crazy. 8x more expensive for the same product.

So, in the above you state that Labs have made errors and you've experienced significant differences in results between the two meters. How do you conclude that the reading on the XS is correct and that the reading on the Coag-Sense is inaccurate? I'm curious because I rely upon the Coag-Sense...

Ironic. Another old Wyeth drug resurrected. By the brand name of Cordarone. Was manufactured by Sanofi. And it appears a class action suit is out there.

Not true. That is the purpose of enteric coated 81 mg aspirin. It safely passes through the stomach to dissolve in the small intestine. Has been recommended/prescribed by Doctors for many years as part of a heart healthy diet to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Of course, each person...

This mentions aortic regurgitation. https://www.drugs.com/sfx/redux-side-effects.html

It's possible. There's lots of data and research from the use of those drugs. You'd need to search and start reading. And maybe consult with an Attorney who specializes in that area. AHP/Wyeth is now part of Pfizer.

Yep! Remember it well. Pulled from the mkt by FDA in 1997 due to heart valve damage. Large damage awards. Big hit to AHP stock at the time. Turned out that a large part of the problem was Doctors over-prescibing (due to incentives) to people who only wanted to lose a few pounds. It was only...