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I don't want to go through OHS a third time as the pain was excruciating. When you talk about having an active life, what would you consider as active? playing rugby? being around heavy machinery? skiing? I can't talk about those things as I don't participate in them and I guess someone else...

Hi Lisa, How stressful is work? You mention that you get busy at work. Is it fair to say that stress at work may be attributed to your high blood pressure?

Carbomedics carboseal mechanical valve with valsalva graft. Target INR 2.5 Required range 2-3 Weekday dose 5mg, weekend dose 6mg My inr tends to float between 2.4 and 2.8, but always in range thanks to self testing!!! :-) Not a consistent diet either!

What do you guys mean by sternal wires? Is this what is left inside of us after surgery?

My heartbeat is visible under my skin near where the heart is. Is that where it is other than your neck? My heartbeat is also visible on my neck, near my jugular vein (I think it's that) near a thick vein on my neck. When I also exercise, you can see it more, near the heart. I think that's...

Extremely happy for you pal! May you continue to milk the benefits of the valve (get it?) :p

I recently had surgery last year which replaced my aortic root and aortic valve with a mechanical composite valve/root and I also had my original pulmonary homograft/conduit replaced with another one. Can exercise wear out tissue valves quicker? Thanks!

Good stuff, it's only onward and upward from here! I'm glad you're doing well and at home :)

Good luck buddy! See you at the other end.

I had a Ross procedure when I was 8. It gave me 15 years and allowed me to reach the age of 23 to then have my aortic valve replaced. I don't think I would have have had this long had I gone with a tissue valve.. or two. . I wouldn't recommend it if mechanical is an option though, only because...

How old were you when you had your first procedure?

Hi cwm, I had my second 'chest crack' - I love that description lol, early this year in April. What was their reason for giving you a minimally invasive procedure first time around? - I wish I had that for my first time.

There's no guarantee that replacing your aortic valve through the groin will become the standard in decades to come. There is a guarantee that you will need a second replacement. Save yourself the risks that come with OHS by having it done once with a mechanical valve (Chances are it should last...

I'm sure if it was a known fact then the hospital would have informed you as a precaution. Don't worry.

So I've performed my very first INR test at home this morning. The test returned an INR of 2.4. I was 2.8 when I left the clinic on the 9th of September. I feel very powerful and confident now with this knowledge and control over my life. I have one question. I understand that I am supposed to...

Cheers for the videos Pellicle! It cost me £299 Agian. Wanted the peace of mind by buying direct plus the warranty. It should be here in the next 3-5 days!

Thank you all for your help guys, I truly appreciate it. I've gone ahead and purchased a coaguchek XS machine, which is the same one my clinic uses. It comes with a 2 years warranty, 6 strips, CoaguChek® Softclix finger pricker, 20 lancets, and a cute little carry case ^-^

oh cool, direct from the manufacturer? Could you send me the link please, cheers!

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I'm sorry to hear that. What has your cardiologist said with regards to your CHF? - You're a trooper, you've survived this long and I know you'll be here for much longer. Heck, I'll be lucky to reach your age and they knew about my condition from birth. We live in a day and age where cardiology...