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Aortic valve replacement

I am going to have a mechanical heart valve replacement for a blocked aortic valve. Should I choose ope heart surgery or TAVI
I am going to have a mechanical heart valve replacement for a blocked aortic valve. Should I choose ope heart surgery or TAVI
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Juan
in British Heart Foundation

Unsuitable for Aortic valve replacement

Hi, usually just soak up all the positivity and advice in here but now have a question relating to my 84 yr old dad. He is in hospital, having been rejected for a 2nd time for valve replacement (all within the last 12 wks). They have said the risks are too great for him. But surely the risks are also
Hi, usually just soak up all the positivity and advice in here but now have a question relating to my 84 yr old dad. He is in hospital, having been rejected for a 2nd time for valve replacement (all within the last 12 wks). They have said the risks are too great for him. But surely the risks are also
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PandyNW
in British Heart Foundation

AVR Worrying Research

Have seen recent research about valve replacement that says, "This data suggests that a 42-year-old patient undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR) with a tissue valve is expected to live to 58 years of age.
Have seen recent research about valve replacement that says, "This data suggests that a 42-year-old patient undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR) with a tissue valve is expected to live to 58 years of age.
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Seaguller
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Aortic valve replacement

Good morning all, New to the forum so wanted to introduce myself. Waiting to have a new aortic valve which was a bit of a shock. 55 years old and up until I got diagnosed I went to the gym approx 4 times a week and hardly ever drop below 20 thousand steps per day. I am finding the whole process very
Good morning all, New to the forum so wanted to introduce myself. Waiting to have a new aortic valve which was a bit of a shock. 55 years old and up until I got diagnosed I went to the gym approx 4 times a week and hardly ever drop below 20 thousand steps per day. I am finding the whole process very
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Mitchpoppy
in British Heart Foundation

What is Heart Valve Disease

There are a number of potential treatments: Valve Repair: The valve can be repaired by surgery and the patient’s original tissue maintained Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR): Surgery to replace the aortic valve.
There are a number of potential treatments: Valve Repair: The valve can be repaired by surgery and the patient’s original tissue maintained Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR): Surgery to replace the aortic valve.
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CallumHVV
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Valve replacement 34years old-any advice

I'm not sure what to expect joining this forum but recently been told my aortic valve replacement will have to be done soon. Born with aortic stenosis bicuspic value, and as many others, was told surgery is inevitable. However, I wasn't expecting this to occur at 34 years of age.
I'm not sure what to expect joining this forum but recently been told my aortic valve replacement will have to be done soon. Born with aortic stenosis bicuspic value, and as many others, was told surgery is inevitable. However, I wasn't expecting this to occur at 34 years of age.
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theshelbycorp
in British Heart Foundation

High Blood Pressure After Aortic Valve Replacement

i have high blood pressure after a aortic valve replacement Medication does not seem to be sorting anything anyone else had the same issues
i have high blood pressure after a aortic valve replacement Medication does not seem to be sorting anything anyone else had the same issues
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storage1
in British Heart Foundation

Aortic valve replacement

Hi all I wrote to you all about my son Shane having to have his aortic valve replaced quite urgently in fact . I have fantastic news that he had the surgery on Wednesday and he’s doing well . We were told it would be around 4 to 5 hours when in fact it was 7 hours so we had a very worrying few hours
Hi all I wrote to you all about my son Shane having to have his aortic valve replaced quite urgently in fact . I have fantastic news that he had the surgery on Wednesday and he’s doing well . We were told it would be around 4 to 5 hours when in fact it was 7 hours so we had a very worrying few hours
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Mariawatters
in British Heart Foundation

Pulse thumping post valve replacement

Im 4 months post op from biological aortic valve/conduit replacement. I realize im early on, and fortunate, but can anyone share if they have experienced the bass drum pounding pulse, near continously, after tissue aortic valve replacement.
Im 4 months post op from biological aortic valve/conduit replacement. I realize im early on, and fortunate, but can anyone share if they have experienced the bass drum pounding pulse, near continously, after tissue aortic valve replacement.
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Hwxguy
in British Heart Foundation

Aortic valve replacement

My beautiful boy was born with Aortic stenosis. He’s had to valvuloplasties one when he was 12 and the other when he was 16. The latter left his valve leaking but he’s been ok. Now he’s 34 and we have just heard he has to have the valve replaced with an onyx mechanical valve. This has to be done in the
My beautiful boy was born with Aortic stenosis. He’s had to valvuloplasties one when he was 12 and the other when he was 16. The latter left his valve leaking but he’s been ok. Now he’s 34 and we have just heard he has to have the valve replaced with an onyx mechanical valve. This has to be done in the
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Mariawatters
in British Heart Foundation

5th valve replacement - ready for the battle!

Well, I’m being admitted tomorrow for my 5th heart surgery (so far, 3 aortic valve replacement, 2 with aortic root, 1 mitral valve and a bypass.) and 2nd mitral valve.
Well, I’m being admitted tomorrow for my 5th heart surgery (so far, 3 aortic valve replacement, 2 with aortic root, 1 mitral valve and a bypass.) and 2nd mitral valve.
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Clairealou
in British Heart Foundation

Post-surgery Prognosis

I am possibly needing an aortic valve replacement to be done. I was wondering if anyone has experienced this and been given a prognosis for life expectancy post-surgery?
I am possibly needing an aortic valve replacement to be done. I was wondering if anyone has experienced this and been given a prognosis for life expectancy post-surgery?
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Seaguller
in British Heart Foundation

body wash after heart surgery returning home ..?

Hiya maybe a silly question but will my son need a antibacterial , unperfumed or other type of wash to keep scar healthy and free from infection at home after his aortic valve replacement and any other things you might need to help recovery . Thank you hope you are all well
Hiya maybe a silly question but will my son need a antibacterial , unperfumed or other type of wash to keep scar healthy and free from infection at home after his aortic valve replacement and any other things you might need to help recovery . Thank you hope you are all well
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G345
in British Heart Foundation

Lisinopril - advice/ help

I am currently waiting on heart surgery for aortic valve replacement. However, I have developed insomnia. Does anyone know if Lisinopril can do this, or is there possibly another reason? Any advice or info of anyone who has been taking this would be appreciated. Many thanks, Adam
I am currently waiting on heart surgery for aortic valve replacement. However, I have developed insomnia. Does anyone know if Lisinopril can do this, or is there possibly another reason? Any advice or info of anyone who has been taking this would be appreciated. Many thanks, Adam
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AdamJames157
in British Heart Foundation

High Blood Pressure After Aortic Valve Replacement

i recently had a aortic valve replacement on 10 th December 2021 since the operation i have had high blood pressure would this be normal I have been given different types of medication with no affect as yet Anyone else else had the same issues any advise or story would be great
i recently had a aortic valve replacement on 10 th December 2021 since the operation i have had high blood pressure would this be normal I have been given different types of medication with no affect as yet Anyone else else had the same issues any advise or story would be great
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storage1
in British Heart Foundation

Is this normal after nearly 12 months

Hi, I had a aortic valve replacement & bypass last February. I have still not had a follow up appointment with my specialist. I just wondered if it is “normal” to have a sensation of pressure on the front and sometimes back of my chest and the left side of my scar is still tender. Thank you x
Hi, I had a aortic valve replacement & bypass last February. I have still not had a follow up appointment with my specialist. I just wondered if it is “normal” to have a sensation of pressure on the front and sometimes back of my chest and the left side of my scar is still tender. Thank you x
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Mrgriff
in British Heart Foundation

Warfarin gave me alcohol intolerance

I hade an aortic valve replacement in 2019. Been on Warfarin since then, and not able to drink any form of alcohol. I get face/chest flush, face swell, hives all over my body and in every way a Disulfiram-like effect. Has anyone had the same? Really took away some of my life quality.
I hade an aortic valve replacement in 2019. Been on Warfarin since then, and not able to drink any form of alcohol. I get face/chest flush, face swell, hives all over my body and in every way a Disulfiram-like effect. Has anyone had the same? Really took away some of my life quality.
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Dg800
in Anticoagulation Support

Diet and AF

I had Mitral and Aortic Valve replacement surgery 10 years ago and two weeks ago I had Catheter Ablation. I have been in Sinus and feeling good since my Ablation, until last night. I woke at about 3am in AF. It lasted for about 3 hours and now I'm back in Sinus.
I had Mitral and Aortic Valve replacement surgery 10 years ago and two weeks ago I had Catheter Ablation. I have been in Sinus and feeling good since my Ablation, until last night. I woke at about 3am in AF. It lasted for about 3 hours and now I'm back in Sinus.
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redpasta
in AF Association

Warfarin after aortic valve replacement

My son Shane had his surgery one week ago today . He is doing extremely well despite a chest infection on Saturday which is clearing up well . We were waiting on a echo scan but as they are so short staffed due to covid absences they said they would call him back as an out patient . The thing that
My son Shane had his surgery one week ago today . He is doing extremely well despite a chest infection on Saturday which is clearing up well . We were waiting on a echo scan but as they are so short staffed due to covid absences they said they would call him back as an out patient . The thing that
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Mariawatters
in British Heart Foundation

Cant sleep!

I have been on dialysis for the last 6 months, and recently had an aortic valve replacement. Now I cant sleep more than 4 hours without waking up and being unable to sleep further. Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated! Any drugs, teas, etc?
I have been on dialysis for the last 6 months, and recently had an aortic valve replacement. Now I cant sleep more than 4 hours without waking up and being unable to sleep further. Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated! Any drugs, teas, etc?
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MP11
in Kidney Dialysis
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