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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Ann T posted an update

1 day ago (June 22, 2026)

Something that's been on my mind lately, in case anyone out there needs to hear this... I am finding more and more every day that leaning on Jesus Christ is the only thing that gives true LASTING joy and contentment in the soul. The love and light of Jesus is... Read more.

❤️ Rose Madura and Fidel Martínez Ruiz reacted to this

J Alexander Lassally

That is great you have the faith. I do not - and I will steadfastly advocate for others like me who do not share that approach to managing severe health crises! I know they are out there and will appreciate my stance.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

I think both options are possible and good as long as they give a meaning to your life. I turn to God above all in difficult times.

Rose Madura

Thank you Ann. There's nothing like the peace of God.

Ann T posted an update

1 year ago (October 28, 2024)

Well, I had an interesting week. I got my answer to if I should be on Aspirin as well as coumadin. I know I have heard of at least one similar story one this site. I was on a lower regimen of Coumadin since there should be less of a... Read more.

Jeanette Reardon

Thank goodness you are alright after that experience. With coumadin, aren't regular blood tests required to see the clotting capabilities?

Ann T posted an update

1 year ago (July 22, 2024)

Hi guys! Question for anyone with a mechanical valve. Do you take both Coumadin as well as a daily Aspirin? I have had issues with Iron levels going up and down ever since I have been on the both of them. I had been told to continue taking a daily... Read more.

Rita Savelis

It seems odd to be on both. I've taken coumadin for 9 years and do not take any aspirin related products. I would ask your doctors why you have to be on both.

CRESTA FAIRHOLM

I take a baby aspirin with my coumadin and I have not had any trouble so far 2 years now. I do take my aspirin in the morning and coumadin in the evening. Do you go to a coumadin clinic? The nurses in my clinic are who I ask about... Read more.

Yumiko Ishida

I do not have a mechanical valve but was put on both warfarin and aspirin after having a stroke. It is my understanding that they work very differently. Warfarin is an anticoagulant while aspirin is an anti-platelet. They both have a blood thinning effect, but warfarin prevents a clot from... Read more.

Luke Taylor

Both! I was put on warfarin only after AVR with mechanical valve. Since it was an On-X valve my INR target was reduced to 1.5-2.0. A few months later I had a heart attack due to a clot and found out I really need to be on both warfarin and... Read more.

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