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Aortic Valve Replacement

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Apr 10, 2018 | Replies (29)
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@ch246cf10

Hello Teresa,
I'll be sure to keep you guys up on the recovery process. Most of us that have/had this degenerating Aortic Valve have lived with it for quite some time. For me, my entire adult life. This new valve will put me in the best health I have ever known. I used to be as active as I could with the original natural valve(60 mile bike rides), but now it should be much easier to do what I used to do. Once they tell you the valve should be replaced don't wait too long getting it done. And look at the newer valves that don't require so much thinners. Glad I went with the On-X.

All the best.

Bruce

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 7, 2018

@ch246cf10 Thanks Bruce,

I had not heard of the On-X before, the doctors that I've seen have talked about the pig valve which seemed good to me because it would not require the use of blood thinners. My only problem is that I can't get two doctors to agree on the need for surgery at this point. My EF is still at 60 which is pretty good. Do you recall what you EF was at the time of replacement?

Teresa

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