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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Mark Abbotoy posted an update

6 years ago (May 30, 2020)

I have recently developed a wooshing pulsating sound in my left ear that I mostly hear at night when in bed. The sound comes and goes. My cardiologist is not concerned at all about it. I have a bioprosthetic valve and wanted to know if anyone here has experience similar... Read more.

Herb Greenberg

Mark, I do not hear a woosh but now I often feel the thump, thump, thump of my valve (bovine, Edwards perimount). I consider that a good sign!

Mark Abbotoy

Thanks.

Mike Czaplewski

Had my aortic valve replaced by a bovine valve 1-9-17 and never experienced that. There have been other things I have brought up to my cardiologist over the years where I did not get an explanation for them though.

Pat Bluemel

I had this woosh in my ear back when, your heart and arteries are ticked off from all they have been through and are trying to figure out the new way of being. I had it in my throat as well, as well as feeling my heart beat thunderously in... Read more.

Mark Abbotoy posted an update

6 years ago (May 30, 2020)

I just had a clean TEE which means the warfarin and aspirin are working and the blood clot on my valve is dissolved. Not sure why eliquis didn't work before that. Boy I was relieved! Am cleared to start training for a 5k. Still have some dizzy spells and a... Read more.

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Marie Myers

Great news! Enjoy your training and the 5K!

Deena Z

WTG- keep on trekking!

Tracy Fallu

Wonderful! Enjoy your 5k 🏃 training- so exciting.

Mark Abbotoy posted an update

6 years ago (February 17, 2020)

Just had a TEE done due to TIA symptoms. Turns out I have a blood clot on my bioprosthetic valve (Edwards Lifesciences). They've switched me from Eliquis to Warfarin in hopes that will solve the problem. Has anyone had a blood clot form on their valves? This was, obviously, discouraging... Read more.

Catie B

Oh, yikes--I'm so sorry, Mark! Haven't experienced this, but I hope the warfarin will quickly take care of the issue!

Marie Myers

Yes, I have heard of this. With clotting disorders, it can happen. One article stated that 15% of tissue valve patients may develop a clot. The warfarin will keep that in check. Wishing you no further surprises!

Herb Greenberg

Hi Mark, which valve model?

Marie Myers

Was wondering if you have been on aspirin since surgery?

Deepak Khanka

Hi Marie , does Aspirin becomes a life long thing after the valve replacement ? Mechanical or tissue valve ?

Marie Myers

I have been on a baby aspirin since surgery (2017). I had a bovine tissue valve. Mechanical valves usually require lifelong Coumadin, though I understand there are trials in the works for some of the newer oral anticoagulants.

Mark Abbotoy

Edwards Lifescience 3000TFX 27MM

Mark Abbotoy

I was on Eliquis since surgery. Apparently it didn't work.

Mark Abbotoy

Thanks Marie. I'm on Coumadin now with a target INR of 3 to 4 in hopes of stopping the blood clot from growing. I'm also on aspirin. I'm also scared but keeping busy at work and trusting God for the outcome.

Anonymous

Hi Mark, checking in on you. How are you feeling? Hope you are getting better. Praying for your recovery, God bless you

Mark Abbotoy

Well I just had a clean TEE which means the warfarin and aspirin are working. Was cleared to start training for a 5k. Still have some dizzy spells and a new symptom of pulsating tinnitus. Cardiologist doesn't seem too concerned. Thankful to God.

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