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My first thought was ..why worry until you see the surgeon. Call him now if that’s an option.

I am glad to hear this discussed. I, too, feel every thud. It has been 6 years since my St Jude’s valve was installed. The year prior I had an ascending aortic repair. I, also, spoke with my doctors and searched for ANY kind of study. I didn’t find any. Some days it is worse than other days. I’d...

Hi David, I’m sure the other threads will assist you. One thing I wish I had known was about furosemide. When I was sent home I was on 2 a day. Well..I didn’t drink enough for two and ended up with a horrible dizzy episode. Just a little thought...still drink!

Thanks for all the input! My anemia, as noted earlier, is not from Warfarin use or bleeding from anticoagulation and , although a pain in the butt at times, it’s manageable. I’ve learned to watch for the symptoms and get in for blood counts and a transfusion. I doctor with a cardiologist, my...

I suffer from anemia every 6-18 months, requiring transfusions. After many tests, it has been determined that my St. Jude Mechanical aortic valve damages my red blood cells. Has this happened to anyone else?

I had a St Jude aortic valve put in 6 years ago. The sound has been one of my biggest issues over the years. I can feel and hear each beat. I hear the missed beats and irregular beats to the point hat it has scared me in the past. After wearing a Holter monitor for a month, the conclusion was...