Aortic valve severe stenosis replacement

[khan07958]

Hello all,

New user looking for some advice born with above since birth have been advised now severe and will require surgery on 28 september. None smoker and drinker no other health issues

Question for me at 47 do not wish to go through this again hence surgeon advised on-X valve with blood thinners.

What have people experienced with similar valve and using warfarin etc.

Also some here ticking noise other don`t?

Please advise :O)

Khan

[Cliff_G]

Hi Khan,

Sorry to hear this. It's always a shock when your body lets you down. However, you are in good company and there are thousands of people with the same new valve.

I had a similar valve fitted during an emergency operation (at age 63, for an aortic dissection - my own valve was otherwise fine) but though I didn't get a choice in terms of type, I'm quite satisfied. As you say, at your age a tissue valve would need replacing at some point, and like you I'm glad I won't have to go through an open chest operation again.

I personally got used to the valve ticking very easily, in fact I find it quite comforting. Managing the warfarin is also not a problem, though being retired means I can get to my surgery for INR checks without restriction. However, if I was still working I would probably buy a Coagucheck machine and do the readings myself.

Although the patient guide below is largely not relevant to you, it does have a good section on valve management and warfarin. Pages 72 to 74, and 63.

aorticdissectionawareness.o...

Best wishes for your surgery

Cliff

[Cliff_G in reply to Cliff_G]

More posts at healthunlocked.com/heart-va... and the BHF page healthunlocked.com/bhf

[khan07958 in reply to Cliff_G]

Hello Cliff,

Many thanks for your reply much appreciated.

Glad to hear you are doing well with similar valve.

I have been fortunate where not needed surgery since i was 11 now 46 so 35 years or so.

Since than medicine has moved on with the basics still in play.

Appreciate your kind words and links to further assist me.

Khan