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Hi, OK, here is my response to your concerns. I have had 2 mechanical valves within the last 12 years. My first was a St Judes, my second is an On-X. My first didn't fail, but my body rejected it by building panus tissue under the valve, and blocking the blood flow. The On-X has a newer...

Hi, The range for my Aortic valve, set by my doctors, is 2-3. It is less than the Mitral valve recommended ranges because there is a stronger force of blood flow through the aortic valve, than the mitral. Thus the chance of clotting around the aortic valve is a bit less than the mitral...

I have had my aortic On-X for 2 1/2 yrs now. My surgeon constructed his own graft when he installed my valve. So far, no issues with the valve or graft.

Hi bradvo, Good to hear that all is ok. It would appear they followed standard procedure by telling you to go to the ER for the workup. But your doctor not seeing you or even talking to you over the phone must be disappointing. Perhaps he was not in clinic that day, and was preforming some...

Hi bradvo, Good to hear that all is ok. It would appear they followed standard procedure by telling you to go to the ER for the workup. But your doctor not seeing you or even talking to you over the phone must be disappointing. Perhaps he was not in clinic that day, and was preforming some...

This was a serious inquiry, at least for me. Is there a substitute that can be taken in the event that one can no longer obtain warfarin? The fact it that an event could happen, even at a regional level. It may even be temporary, let's just say 30 days, but you do not have enough to carry you...

Hi gang, I sometimes wonder about this. Let's say we have a bad situation occur, warfarin, and other meds are no longer available. What alternatives are available that we could take in place of this medication to survive? Rob

Hi Ovie, The thing I would look into regarding a tattoo is the stability of the colors. I have heard that the ink colors do not take as well if you are on Warfarin. Good thinking with the Medic alert tatt. In my case, I just figure I already wear a large enough alert, that being the scar...

I have found that if I am standing in a crowded elevator, or with some people in a quiet area, they can hear it. Also, if I open my mouth as if yawning, it amplifies the sound. This is fun to do at times, and I get a kick out looking at some of the peoples expressions.

Thanks for clearing that up Dan. I have an On-X, nice to know that the new IFU could be 1.5 - 2.0. I'd use that as a safety factor personally, as I'd really feel more comfortable with my INR around 2.5 I don't buy into the the line we valvers hear so often, that your mechanical valve will...

The PROACT results, the IFU modification (when approved), and the accompanying benefit of reduced bleeding events for patients receiving the On-X aortic valve are extremely meaningful for patients needing prosthetic valves,” said Clyde Baker, On-X Life Technologies CEO. “Younger aortic heart...

Hi Cannon, Your story sounds so familiar to mine. I too had severe aortic stenosis, pannus buildup around the valve, after 10 yrs with my original SJ mechanical valve. Wasn't even aware of it, but when I went into my annual checkup, my doctor told me, and that he would guess that I had between...

I did notice that the date of the article in reference was from April of 2006. Has anyone come across an updated information on this? Here is the drug information info. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a695008.html

I would be leary of that. Each person that would donate blood while on Coumadin would have different INR levels! Can you imagine trying to regulate and stablize that mix!

I totally agree with you P-time. I can understand why folks who always donated would like to continue doing so, BUT, that could be deadly to the recipient, and selfish of the donor, just to feel good about helping others in need. Life changing events happen to us all, so if someone who used to...

I believe that they, the doctor / pharmacist, also adjust the amount of Heparin dose prescribed based upon your body weight. Each injection needle should only contain the amount of Heparin based upon their weight dosing chart recommendation. Usually when you pick up your Heparin prescription...

Hi Gym Guy, So good to your report! Congrats to you, and your efforts to keep us informed of your great progress. Best of luck to your upcoming training for your next competition. Rob

Are you taking a Beta Blocker type medication? These are designed to lower your blood pressure, and also slow your heart rate. Due to this, They do slow down your metabolism, and as such, you would not be burning as many calories.

Tom, Wishing you huge success with your surgery! Hope all goes well, trouble free, and with a quick recovery. Rob

Hi Loretta, When I had the procedure, I had to come off the Coumadin, and then bridge with Heparin. I had no issues other than having to give myself a shot in the stomach twice a day for a week. Rob