Joshua's Journal

Hello, I’m a 37 year old who is planning to have a heart valve replacement before the end of this calendar year.

I’m healthy and very active. My wife and I have a one-year-old and a three-year-old that we adore.

I’m now at a point where I’m considering a Ross procedure as my cardiologist and my heart surgeon, both recommend that this is the best course of action.

I’m being told that avoiding blood thinners (Coumadin/Warfarin) would be wise considering my age and active lifestyle, which urges me to do the Ross procedure versus a mechanical valve.

does anyone in the network have any thoughts on this? Would love to hear from anyone on these butt thinners as well as anyone who has had a Ross procedure! Thank you so much for any guidance!