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Will do, thanks and yes, I do wish I found this group much earlier. My first open heart surgery was at the age of 9. I found this group only a few weeks ago! Wishing you continued health!

You are an inspiration to us all! My valve is a St. Jude’s and is 35 years. Got it on when I was 18.

Safe to say, the valve is yours to keep!

That’s amazing!

Just stumbled across this organization recently. My first open heart surgery was 44 years ago on my ninth birthday; an aortic valve repair. When I was 18, I had the St. Jude’s aortic valve. 35 years on Coumadin, 2 adopted daughters due to the warfarin therapy. I live an active lifestyle, teach...

Good luck to you. I’m an active 53 year old who had to make the same decision at the age of 18. I had opted for a St. Jude’s mechanical aortic valve. It’s 35 years later and it has not stopped me from biking, hiking, kayaking, and riding my bike. I have 2 adopted children therapy, since that...

I’ve had a St. Jude’s prosthetic aortic valve for the last 35 years and I’m 53. My therapeutic range has changed to 2.5-3.5. My advice having a lifetime on Coumadin is to monitor your INR regularly, keep a diary of your diet; especially vitamin k intake, limit alcohol, and always check of...