Klara ÄŒiÄić
Dear Chris, usually they do the 'bridging' with heparine if they find it necessary, so not to worry.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: November 20, 2019
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Chris Calhoun posted an update
3 years ago (December 4, 2022)
Happy to report that I celebrated 3 years of life after AVR this past Sept - now that life is going on in a normal way - I am considering some elective surgery but I did a mechanical valve and am on warfarin - has anyone dealt with this? Can... Read more.
Rita Savelis
Once your doctors know about your heart valve replacement they will bridge you with heparine (either shots or an IV) before, during and after your surgery. It is very rare that they would let you go without anticoagulants (especially if your mitral valve is involved) even for a very minor... Read more.
Chris Calhoun posted an update
4 years ago (December 31, 2021)
anyone with any info on left bundle branch blocks issues and any ever returning to normal?
Chris Calhoun posted an update
4 years ago (December 31, 2021)
fyi - Entresto can improve ejection fraction - it has helped my numbers go back into normal range!!
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Dr. Christopher Heid is a leading cardiac surgeon at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas who specializes in heart valve repair and replacement operations.
