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Hello Anthony! The person you should write to is: Anthony Copeland-Parker who just finished running a Marathon in Berlin with his "Mechanical Valve" and in my opinion is the go-to man for information on this subject. Check out his Journal and guestbook plus his amazing story and you won't be disappointed! Good luck to you! Terrie

OK so I'm a fumble fingers :). As I was saying -- I've taken Coumedin for the last 47 years. There was a brief break when I was pregnant. It is really not so bad--you do have to have your blood checked about once a month (little finger stick). You have to keep your diet about the same in regard to how much of what kinds of foods you eat -- no spinach binges 😛. I've had numerous bumps and spills including the kind that requires stitches with no problems.

I to have picked cow valve as i do not want to be on thinners , i am betting on technology and what they will do in the future , its here now and there testing it. Also i work in construction and do cut my self once in a while. I agree with Sandra

I have chosen a tissue valve because my surgeon does not think I'm a good candidate for lifelong blood thinners. At age 56, I realize I will need another 1-2 more valve surgeries which is a bit unsettling. But I will follow my doctor's advice. Each person's situation is different, so it's good you're researching and getting input from others. Good luck with your decision. Joan

Hey Anthony, You are raising several excellent questions. If I was you, I'd try typing "Mechanical Valve" and "Coumadin" into the search bar at the top of the page. I think you will find a lot of information to help you through this process. Keep on tickin! Adam Pick (patient & website founder)