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I was 38 when I had my aortic valve replaced with the an on-x valve. So for two years I've been on blood thinner and it really is just like taking a daily vitamin. I have no side effects and I live virtually the same way I did before the operation. Every 2 months I get my INR checked (takes...

Coumadin is no big deal at all to my lifestyle. I work hard and play hard with young and energetic kids. I live no differently before vs. after. To me, it's just like taking a multi-vitamin each day.

The valve does make a soft gentle quiet ticking sound. I don't notice it......just like breathing. It becomes part of your natural being. This and coumadin are no big deal at all. simple stuff.

pellicle, The INR testing that is performed on me is very straight forward. Every month (or so), I go to a local coumadin clinic to get my INR levels tested. It only takes 15 minutes out of my very busy schedule. They have me regulated very well. It took a couple of months for them to me the...

It's been one year since I've had my ON-X mechanical aortic valve implanted by the Cleveland Clinic (Thank you Dr. Pettersson!). I was 38 years old when I had this surgery which turned out to be a huge success. One year later, I feel amazing. Absolutely NO regrets about getting a mechanical...

Ok, good to hear. Funny you mentioned, I was planning on having Dr. Pettersson do it. Mostly because of all the rave reviews on this board. I've been followed by Dr. Traill at Hopkins. He is really good too. I just seem to like CCF surgical results a little more than Hopkins. Not sure that...

Where do you find rankings of centers ranked higher than CCF for Adults with CHDs? I had OHS when I was 5 to repair a bi-cuspid aortic valve. Now I am 38 and needing a replacement. I was thinking strongly CCF (also considered Hopkins), but would love to hear where you think I may get better results.