I had open heart surgery to install a mechanical aortic valve. This was 15 years ago and due to a murmur. It’s still as strong as it was when installed. However, I have started to develop a slight murmur over the crispy beat. As a result I am permanently on Coumadin, a blood thinner.
Would TAVR be ok with thinner or thicker INR levels? I vary around 2.5-3.5 witch is in range. But I’ve been as low as 1.0 out of range and a danger of a blood clot. I’ve been at 12.0!
A very critical chance of bleeding anywhere including my brain.
What are the chances of getting it done by TAVR?