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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Craig Wise posted an update

8 years ago (October 2, 2017)

Are all or most of us with valve replacements (tissue or mechanical) prescribed to remain on low-dose aspirin - for life? My cardiologist has me on such regimen, and says he believes it's a standard (or maybe a different anti-coagulant regimen). I'd welcome learning what others have heard.

Rose Madura

I have a tissue valve and am on one aspirin daili (325 mg). Not sure for how long but I assumed for life. Good question for my cardiologist when I go see him in late February.

Gerald Poulton

Tissue valve and low dose or 81mg each day, yes you are supposed to take it every day for life, people with mechanical valves have to be on warfarin for life so no need for a low dose aspirin.

Dee Dowda

I have a tissue valve and on low dose (81 mg/baby) aspirin, but I also had a CABG. Aspirin is good not only for heart attacks but for preventing strokes. As usual (?), the recommendations are based on age, gender, previous heart attacks, etc. Only your doctor can decide but... Read more.

Adam Pick

I have a tissue valve (homograft) and no coronary artery disease. My doctors have yet to recommend a low does aspirin. I'll ask about this.

Marie Myers

I had Tissue AVR, ascending aneurysm and root in March and I take a baby ASA daily.Age may have something to do with the decision, as well as other medical history.

Lilly Black

All of my doctors recommend 81mg baby aspirin daily as well. Must take it for life.

Craig Wise

Thx so much everyone. A low-dose (81 mg) "baby" aspirin for tissue valves seems very common - perhaps even a standard protocol. I wish steady healing and sustained health to us all. Craig

Craig Irving

81 mg a day

John Dodson

Once my cardiologist confirmed severe aortic stenosis he told me to start taking 81mg aspirin. My AVR is scheduled in two weeks, so good question, I was wondering the same thing and thankful it's the only thing I'm taking.

Michael Meyer

mitral valve repair due to prolapse 81 mg /daily

Aubrey Skelly

I had a tissue replacement, I was told I will be permanently on Asprin unfortunately because of the sever acidity in my stomach, I also have to take another tab to counteract that.

Craig Wise posted a photo

8 years ago (August 20, 2017)

per Richard King's post below; I activated my Heart Hugger device today. Seems highly useful.

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Paul Jenkins

Thanks for posting the picture Craig. I'll definitely grab one of these in advance of my October surgery. I remember using the cushion after my first open heart procedure - not very effective. I can also wear the hugger when I fly back home post surgery without attracting too much... Read more.

Rose Madura

I'm glad you went with the heart hugger. Mine worked real well for me. Hope everything turns out better this time.

Paul Jenkins

Craig I just read your journal. Very sorry that you're having such a dreadful healing experience. I hope that you find some real relief soon. Very best wishes - Paul

Barbra Allen

Wish I had something like that. I had the heart which did help. Is this called a cushion,will ask my doctors to look into to this instead of the heart pillow

Amy Steele

You look like you're doing well, Craig! So was the repair surgery worth the pain and down time? I meet with my surgeon later this week to discuss the path forward for me since my pain is getting worse and is restricting activity.

Rita Savelis

That sternum hugger looks great. Not sure I want anything hugging my heart, I'll just let that organ be, but I could sure enjoy using a sternum hugger even years after OHS... All the best to you Craig.

Craig Wise posted a photo

8 years ago (August 11, 2017)

6 plates. One large on top and bottom; and four small plates in between.

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Rita Savelis

Wow Craig...What a photo. Thinking about you and hoping you are feeling even a tiny bit better. I remember the photo of you getting some sun after your first OHS. Seems so long ago. Wishing you some relief from pain and a smoother path forward.. Take care.