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I just had my 3rd AVR a few months ago. My first was porcine valve, followed by bovine, third is a mechanical St. Jude. I went through the turmoil too! I'm 3 months out and feel great. Surgery recovery is NOT fun! But Coumadin/Warfarin is no big deal. At least nothing yet. I figure God must...

I didn’t want anticoagulants. I was very active and chose to go bio valve first two. I’m older now and my kids are out of the house (almost). Plus mechanical valves have a life as well. They don’t last forever, and have their issues as well.

Yes, mine (SAVR) is 6 weeks old and my pulse is still raised (70s). I’m looking forward for it to slow if possible as well. 🙏

Big Pharma….🙄😐🙄 I’m praying you get an even better option! Like no need for another surgery. 🙏🙏 Godspeed your heart health stability!

I have heavy thumping and some clicking. Like others said, it is worst when sleeping and lying on my side. 😐 I’m praying remodeling will happen! After 3 AVRs I’m a bit of a mess in there. Thumping is very loud when I take deep breaths. LVH was in my history each surgery.

I love my 25mm St. Jude Masters HP so far! (4 1/2 weeks post AVR) Third AVR.

Hey All, So survived 3rd AVR! I’m post op day 4 now. We chose St. Jude HP mechanical valve with partial Dacron root section replacement. I’m still in hospital getting INR stabilized. I requested and got a double surgeon team that did a good job. I’m praying to be released today. I can’t hear...

Remember, you are in charge of your own health! Push for what you want. 👍😊

I’m 56 years old. My wife and I hit the gym 5 days a week. I’m on my second AVR, and heading into my 3rd in less than a month. I recommend weights and cardio! It’s what has enabled my heart to maintain 60% EF even though I’m in CHF. I’m heading into what hopefully will be my last AVR Aug 12th...

I know! Right? All showed up on my angiogram on Tuesday.

Good info! Thanks! I saw my wires during my angiogram yesterday. (which came out clear and free of any vein or artery narrowings or obstructions!) I have 10! Seems like a lot. No?

Great info on St. Jude! I'm assuming that goes for SJRegent and SJMasters from what I've been researching. I'll add them to my top 3 choices. Thanks for your wisdom pellicle!

Hello, So met with cardiologist, following CT scan, and TAVR surgeon and we agreed that TAVR will be very LOW on my list of choices. I have bovine 23mm valve and patient mismatch would be the result of a TAVR. I'm planning on a mechanical SAVR. Most likely a Medtronic Open Pivot Standard (ATS)...

Great News! I'm sure this is what you were looking forward to! (The recovery side!) :)

I'm going with Medtronic ATS Open-Pivot mechanical and SAVR. Pellicle posted some great research! When its time, its time. Mine is coming up soon too! Very similar circumstances as you. Godspeed!

Prayers! Godspeed your recovery!

Praying for you and yours!!! One artificial valve verses two decision might be due to amount of red blood cells damaged during heart pumping. The bovine valve won't tear red blood cells. Thus reducing stroke risk. But I agree with the logic of getting two since you are already on Warfarin...

Thank you so much for your valuable information! It is encouraging! Our stories continue! I tell my wife that God must still have work for me here to do. I pray you have many amazin' decades to go! God Bless!!!

A “Y” Incision/Rectangular Patch to Enlarge the Aortic Annulus by 4 Valve Sizes in TAV and BAV Patients Fascinating article! https://www.ctsnet.org/article/“y”-...ic-annulus-4-valve-sizes-tav-and-bav-patients Would love informative input! Thanks!

Any one else have a 3rd OHS valve replacement on the horizon? The last post was mid 2023. Thanks!!! :)