Hi - I have just joined. I'll be needing a new Aortic Valve at some stage soon (on 6 mthly monitoring now) no symptoms yet, fit, active cycling, hiking etc ...Read more
Hi - I have just joined. I'll be needing a new Aortic Valve at some stage soon (on 6 mthly monitoring now) no symptoms yet, fit, active cycling, hiking etc (And hope to recover to back to all that again afterwards as well of course!) I'm 45 years old & presently thinking a mechanical valve will be best choice for me as I don't think I'd be keen on re-do surgeries. Does anyone have a story to tell to help me with valve choice? What's it's like for your lifestyle being on Warfarin long term with a mechanical valve?