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Sorry to hear about your early failure...if it were me I would go mechanical next time. The only early failures of mechanical valves that I have read about here were due to endocardtius (SP?) At the very least I would need a definite report on the early failure. I probably would go with a...

Now , that I am 1 year post surgery..it is easy to say no problem. You are experiencing normal concerns and worry. How is your aorta? Mine was a mess. So, I was in the OR for 9 hours. You will do just fine!:thumbup:

1. Did you choose a Mechanical or Tissue Valve? Mechanical 2. What Brand and Model? ON-X 3. Did you go with what your surgeon recommended? No, He simply asked me-"Tissue or Mechanical?" I told him the ON-X with the attached aortic graft. 4. How long have you had it? 1 YEAR 5. Would you make...

Michelle: As RobThatsMe stated:The main reason for my choice of this valve was that it is designed to help prevent/deflect panus development around the valve. The design of the ON-X in my opinion is superior to the St Jude.

Welcome to the forum.....you are symptomatic it appears to be getting worse.... 4.5 cm on your aortic dilation is significant.....if it were me I would have the surgery real soon. I am now 1 year passed surgery...I feel great...my scar has all but disappeared......daily reading of the post...

It is hard to believe that last year at this very moment I was in the OR being prepped for surgery. Today marks my one year anniversary! It is hard to believe that one year has passed since my complex heart surgery. I feel blessed that I found out about it. My recuperation and return to normal...

Tomorrow marks my 1 year anniversary with my ON-X Valve. My INR target is 2.0 to 2.5 I think it is quieter. I usually only hear it late at night if I wake up. Generally, I do not hear it. I am very happy with my choice of valve.

I am coming up on a year on Tuesday. I had no choice but to go full sternotomy due to the nature of my complex surgery. See video link in my signature. My 8 inch scar is now all but invisible.

Agreed-You must remind yourself that these are just contingencies because very few people have poor outcomes. I prepared a memorial service program and music for it.

I put my cardiologist because I have a mechanical valve and they manage my INR and Coumadin.

I am coming up on my 1 year anniversary. Valve choice is very personal. I am unaware of anyone on this site who regrets their choice. I am absolutely certain I made the right choice with the ON-X mechanical. Coumadin has not been a problem. I only hear my valve in the wee hours of the night if I...

Welcome Sheryl: Everyone on this site is blessed that they found out about their condition and that it is usually repaired successfully. Here is what worked for me. I spoke with a therapist to control my fear and panic in the months leading up to my surgery. I went to the gym daily and walked...

I could not agree more. I was the first surgery on a Monday and all went well!

My INR is back to normal. Looks like the fluctuations were do to the varied contents in the fruit smoothies Karen was making for me to take to work in the morning. The carrots were cause it to drop (Vitamin K) and then ginger was causing it to increase. Smoothie recipe changed...,back in range.

Jim and Deb: Best of Luck tomorrow. I am sure you will both do fine!!! Chris

My cardiologist has instructed me to take 2 grams of amoxicillin before even a routine dental procedure. I continue my normal daily regimen of Coumadin.

I agree with RobThatsMe: Accept that my cardio has me 2.0 to 2.5. No issues. I am usually 2.4 , 2.5, 2.6.

Can significant changes in the day to day stress level cause your INR levels to go up significantly and in general become unstable. I have been rock solid 2.4 to 2.7 range for months. Now I have had a low of 1.9 and most recently today 3.4. No dietary or other changes. Any thoughts? Thanks.

I initially was fearful of Coumadin as well. But, once I did my homework I was more scared of multiple AVR's in my life time to replace a tissue valve. It is a very personal choice. I am very happy with mine. When I left the hospital I was told to keep my INR between 2.0 and 3.0. But, my...

I choose the ON-X Valve. I am very happy with the results. It was 9 months ago today that it was implanted. My target for INR is 2.0 to 2.5 set by my cardiologist...originally when released from the hospital it was 2.5 to 3.0.