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Skier, sounds like you are under excellent care. Guessing you are skiing in CO with the chart/elevations you showed. I had my OHS/valve replacement in June and sadly only have taken two runs since then (skinning up both times). But that was due to lack of snow in NM, not courage. I got a...

Great to hear, coffeelover!!! Happy you had a blast skiing and are digging your new Smith brain-bucket! Yeah, ski helmets are awesome for warmth, comfort and safety. It's a really nice upgrade from a knit hat. My home ski area is still waiting to open (not enough snow) but I've skinned up the...

Such a reversal agent for Eliquis was approved by the FDA 3 years ago. FDA Clears First Reversal Agent for Rivaroxaban, Apixaban Anticoagulants

Re: how many people are currently in the PROACT (On-X eliquis dosage) study, per the Cryolife earnings call from last month, they noted: We continue to make significant progress on the enrollment of our PROACT 10A trial. This is our prospective randomized clinical trial to determine if patients...

Coffeelover, great to hear that you are getting back on your downhill planks. Have been a ski patroller for the past 20+ years but this will be my first season on warfarin as my surgery was this summer. It is difficult to find ski helmet protection performance data, but I have always been a fan...

Have had my On-X for 5 months and am very pleased. Like Keithl, I maintain a 2-3 INR and it has been very stable. Since surgery, have done hundreds of miles of hiking, in addition to trail running, mountain biking, and beach volleyball. I just started weightlifting again. Wishing you the best!

Wishing you the best ETC. Was thrilled with my care and outcome at the Cleveland Clinic and, 4 months later, am loving life with my On-X valve!

Great to hear TellTale! I'm with ya on the hospital food. I never thought that I would be able to sleep on my back, but I was surprised that it was no problem. Got that wedge pillow? Enjoy recovery!

Sweet!! Don't tell Google though (had to look up your valve): How long do Bjork Shiley valves last? We review the justification for prophylactic replacement of Björk-Shiley Delrin heart valves. Since the 1st clinical use of the Björk-Shiley Delrin (BSD) prosthetic heart valve in 1969...

Hang in there Peej, wishing you quick progress past this rough patch and on to a more enjoyable recovery. Keep us posted.

Great to hear fellow On-X'er and soon-to-be CC alum! Breathing tube reaction must have been brutal knowing the condition you were in as you were waking up, sorry. My INR also took a bit to rally, am guessing you'll be released tomorrow. It's going to be a bit of grind initially, hang in there...

Detecting some pushback, let me clarify. I am reporting what the MANUFACTURERS of the valves and the INSTALLER (surgical hospital) are providing as their recommendations and reporting on their websites. I am not providing any recommendation - heck, I've had this ticking valve for a short 3...

So is St Jude (now Abbott) also pushing for a lower INR for its valve now? Seeing Leadville's post above made me use 'the Google' - and found this page on Abbott's website: Aortic Valve Regent™ Clinical Data | Abbott The page proudly shows 4 studies whereas SJM valve patients used lower INRs...

Yeah, well, ummm, for full disclosure - as I understand it, Cleveland Clinic asks On-X'ers to maintain an INR of 2-3 for the first 3-6 months (going off memory), then goes with the recommendation of 1.5-2.5 (which, I believe, is consistent with the Cryolife position). I hit my 3 month date...

As of late July, On-X had enrolled 360 folks in the current PROACT study - they are aiming to enroll 1000. Per their latest earnings call (it is all about the money, right?), Cryolife (On-X parent company) reported: We continue to make significant progress on the enrollment of our PROACT Xa...

It will TellTale - stay positive and get in some walks prior to surgery to clear your head and get those legs warmed up for post-surgery walks. You're going to do great!!! Let us know if you need help 'cramming' :)

That dental clearance form was a real worry for me due to limited scheduling for a cleaning -- of course I got it done - and then Cleveland Clinic never asked to see the form or anything about it. :) Peej, best of luck, try your best to stay calm and positive. You are going to do great there...

My On-X (2 months post-surgery) sounds like a perpetual motion set-ups. I hear the noise only when it is really, really quiet but it doesn't bother me at all - just a great reminder that the biggest challenge (surgery) is behind me and to keep on working thru recovery.

Amazing! Keep on ticking (does that design 'tick'?)! What a great example, congrats Dick!

Chuck C - great to hear about the boxing clearance and initial success and continued excellent recovery. "Float like a butterfly..." Am now 10 weeks out post-op and played beach volleyball for the first time since surgery. Was a little sore afterwards but it sure feels great resuming what I...