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KD Singhposted an update

79 days ago

How much alcohol is okay to drink if you have a mechanical aortic valve and take warfarin? I have heard several different answers and information on websites, ...Read more

How much alcohol is okay to drink if you have a mechanical aortic valve and take warfarin? I have heard several different answers and information on websites, but I want to know from someone who actually does have a mechanical aortic valve and drinks alcohol.

Rita Savelis Hi KD. I've had 2 mechanical valves since 2015 and I drink alcohol. Usually in moderation (2 drinks). ... Read more

Rita Savelis Hi KD. I've had 2 mechanical valves since 2015 and I drink alcohol. Usually in moderation (2 drinks). Know that alcohol can make yr INR go up. If you are a big drinker, maybe try to drink a bit less. I haven't changed anything that I eat or drink since being on anticoagulants. Everything in moderation. I manage my own meds. INR goes up and down no matter what. And it's okay to have too much to drink occasionally. Life goes on. Take care.

KD Singh Thanks for responding Rita…👍

J Alexander Lassally I think we all deserve a drink here and there, but yes, the ability drink seems to go down with these ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally I think we all deserve a drink here and there, but yes, the ability drink seems to go down with these situations... I like Rita;s usually two. Or even just one for the sake of it !

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KD Singhposted an update

155 days ago

Does anyone know what is usually the life expectancy for someone who is 45 years old and got an aortic valve replacement done with a mechanical valve. I have ...Read more

Does anyone know what is usually the life expectancy for someone who is 45 years old and got an aortic valve replacement done with a mechanical valve. I have heard so many different answers from the web and other sources.

J Alexander Lassally If you mean valve life expectancy the general number I hear is 10-15. Predicated on a great surgeon d ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally If you mean valve life expectancy the general number I hear is 10-15. Predicated on a great surgeon doing a great job. If you mean person life expectancy that is a wildly different question !! Obviously, there would be a lot of re-repairs/replacements on someone 45 when the replacement wears out - and TAVR choices etc.

Rita Savelis A mechanical valve should last 20 years or more. Many last 30-40 years or as long as one lives. Life ... Read more

Rita Savelis A mechanical valve should last 20 years or more. Many last 30-40 years or as long as one lives. Life expectancy is calculated using many variables. I'd ask your doctor if you'd like an answer for your specific case. But it would only be an estimate. It's not something I've ever thought about actually.

KD Singh Thanks for your responses.

Luke Taylor Hi KD, that's the million dollar question. I have heard that the older you are when you have your fir ... Read more

Luke Taylor Hi KD, that's the million dollar question. I have heard that the older you are when you have your first heart surgery the better off you are. I had AVR with mechanical done at 36 though. I've talked to Jimmy at Heart Life Insurance, he's very helpful. https://heartlifeinsurance.com/

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KD Singh Yeah that is a million dollar question. I come across many different answers.. Most of the time I hea ... Read more

KD Singh Yeah that is a million dollar question. I come across many different answers.. Most of the time I hear a life close to someone who never had a procedure done and then somewhere around 20-30 years.