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Thank you! Your input is very helpful.

Yes, I agree! To be honest I spoke to another cardiologist tonight about valve choice and now I'm more confused than ever. It appears most cardiologists recommend the tissue valve. My surgeon said this is due to their lack of interest in wanting to carefully track your INR numbers as it's more...

Hi Christyleedh, I am so sorry you've had issues with your mechanical valve, which is something that concerns me. I believe my surgeon is one of the best in the Boston, MA area. I'll find out as I'm two weeks away from the surgery and require a Bicuspid Aortic Valve replacement, Aortic Aneurysm...

Thank you for your response and feedback! I will be replacing my Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm of 4.5cm and reroute of Anomalous Coronary Artery for lack of a better word. Thankfully, my Aorta won't be an issue after surgery two weeks from today. I am definitely leaning toward the On-X...

Thank you for your response. I will update my profile, but I am 54 years young and am an athlete and personal trainer. I was offered the Ross Procedure, but decided against it as messing with my healthy Pulmonary Valve didn't seem like a good option to me. I'm so glad this will hopefully be your...

Thank you for sharing your experience! I truly appreciate it! I agree and will likely go with the On-X Valve. I am hopeful eventually Eliquis will be an anticoagulant choice, but realize studies are still ongoing here. I have read the evidence that Mechanical Valves appear to be a better choice...

Hi Chuck, Thank you once again for your message and words of encouragement! It is amazing you've run Baldy (I am familiar from being involved in the hiking community mainly on Instagram and Facebook). It's wonderful to hear you're back to your pre-surgery routine! I can't wait to be on the...

Hi Chuck, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am 54 years younger and have recently finished all 48 4000 footers in the White Mountains, did a Pemi Loop of 33 miles over the summer, was a former figure competitor and am a personal trainer. I do understand all the intricacies...

Hello Everyone! Initially I had planned on going with a tissue valve to replace my Bicuspid Aortic Valve, but now I'm seriously leaning toward the Mechanic Valve at the advice of my surgeon. He said, as an athlete and someone hoping to NEVER repeat this surgery it would be the best option. I'm...

It's definitely nice to know you won't need to go through OHS again! That's definitely a huge benefit to a Mechanical Valve. Glad you haven't had any issues after that one blip. I have talked to a few people who have said the same. It really hasn't been an issue for them. I don't run with...

Wow! That's fantastic!! I was born that year so it's a good year! 😂. How has it been taking blood thinners?

Hi Tom, Thank you for your response. I feel pretty good about my decision going with a tissue valve. It was either tissue or Ross for me. I couldn't wrap my head around the Ross Procedure though. It seemed crazy to mess with a valve that was in good condition to repair the Aorta. I hope the...

Thank you! I definitely will read the stories. When did you have your first OHS?

Hi Dick, I hope I didn't offend as it wasn't my intention. I don't consider this a positive thinking forum as much as a place to be free to share how we feel, our experience, etc. I require OHS for a Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm and Anomalous Coronary Artery. I was born with these...

Thank you for sharing this Michael! I have had other injuries as well including the possibility of future hip replacement. Even though I consider myself an athlete I don't train with as heavy resistance as I used to. As you know once the foundation is built, it takes a bit less to maintain. I am...

Thank you for sharing your experience! It helps to know healing went well while you protected your chest, took time for recovery and now looking like nothing happened! It's always nice to hear those positive experiences!

Hello All! I'm new here a personal trainer. After being offered the Ross Procedure I have decided against it and am going with a tissue valve. I am very active, a former figure competitor, hike 4k's in New Hampshire and do a lot of resistance training. Valve choice is a confusing process in my...