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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: December 16, 2015

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Artie Rubin posted an update

1 year ago (August 8, 2024)

Oops--I need to add a quick caution to my last posting: re: K2, if you're on the blood thinner Coumadin, you MUST consult your doctor before taking the supplement I mentioned.

Artie Rubin posted an update

1 year ago (August 8, 2024)

The latest interview with Dr. McCarthy once again brought up a very common concern: do calcium supplements lead to increased calcification of heart valves? I came across incredible news on this concern from several trustworthy medical sources online (but do research it for yourselves too): if you take the supplement... Read more.

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Artie Rubin posted an update

4 years ago (June 3, 2022)

Update on my last post. I contacted the head researcher of "Heart Valve Surgery--Timing is Crucial" and he graciously responded: yes, my cardiologist is correct. The research on having valve replacement done *before* symptoms occur only focused on original valve replacement, not on valves that were themselves replacements. (He didn't... Read more.