On-X Aortic Prothetic/Mechanical Valve

[RichardUK2]

Hi,

I wondered if anyone had come across or has an On-X mechanical valve and what your opinion was on it.

I am considering having this type of valve for my replacement due soon. I read it supports a lower warfarin dosage, but looking at the study below I'm not so sure that this is effective.

nerdcat.org/studysummaries/...

Thank you! 😊

Richard

[Hanibil]

Hi had a mechanical aortic valve 2005 have found warfarin intake is hardly ever consistent, I really wouldn’t worry about it, it’s easily controlled especially if you have a home monitor

[RichardUK2 in reply to Hanibil]

Great to hear thank you

[Rhinos67]

Hi there, yes I had this valve fitted in April. Early days, but so far so good.

My brother in law has the same one too, his was done about 6 years ago and no issues

Joanne

[RichardUK2 in reply to Rhinos67]

Great to know thank you!

[Joby5092]

Hi, ad this valve fitted a week ago, still in hospital waiting for my INR levels to reach 2 before I'm allowed home currently 1.2 othwise no issues I cannot hear the valve ticking either.

[RichardUK2 in reply to Joby5092]

Okay thanks good to know, glad you're pleased with it and that its not too loud

[andy110519]

Hi, I had this fitted o er 3 years ago INR between 1.5 & 2, no problems.

Andy

[RichardUK2 in reply to andy110519]

Great thanks!

[Wingnutty]

Had my On-X aortic valve fitted 9 years ago. I can hear it ticking especially in bed, but I have got used to that. My INR range is 2.5-3.5 which sounds high compared to what most are on with this valve, but that is probably my doctors forgetting to tell me to lower the dose after the first few months. I can't get to see a cardiologist because they will only see very urgent cases and my stable angina is not urgent enough apparently. Got to wait until it becomes unstable.

[RichardUK2 in reply to Wingnutty]

Thanks Wingnutty, good to hear. I wouldn't be too concerned about the INR, everyone is different and reading the study above in the link, there are two sides to using this valve with a lower INR.

[Chico675]

Hi. Had my On-X valve fitted 4 years ago and it is working well. Warfarin not causing any probs sits between 1.5 and 2. Can hear the valve when lying in bed but not that loud and easily ignored. Good luck for the op.

[RichardUK2 in reply to Chico675]

Great, thanks Chico675, good to know!