I had my mechanical heart valve surgery October 31, 1996 at age 54 and still, at age 73, feel fantastic! I would do it again "in a heartbeat!" Now, with the ...Read more
I had my mechanical heart valve surgery October 31, 1996 at age 54 and still, at age 73, feel fantastic! I would do it again "in a heartbeat!" Now, with the finger stick monitor, checking my Coumadin level is simple.
The key is to know what to expect and go in with a positive attitude!
Mary Davis Franklin Dr. Michael Fiocco did my surgery at the University of Maryland. Not all hospitals provide a chest h ... Read more
Mary Davis Franklin Dr. Michael Fiocco did my surgery at the University of Maryland. Not all hospitals provide a chest harness, but mine was a Godsend.
Adam Pick Awesome Mary!!! Thanks so much for sharing your story with our community!!! 19 years!!! Wow!!!
Denise Campbell Hi Mary. It's so nice to hear from people who had the mechanical valve years ago. I had mine Mar ... Read more
Denise Campbell Hi Mary. It's so nice to hear from people who had the mechanical valve years ago. I had mine March 15. Mitral replacement. Coumadin has been hard to regulate. Any tips??
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