Praying all works out and I take Coumadin dr wouldn't let me take equip

It's the On-X mechanical valve that I have. They are currently doing a study on it to see if eliquis can be used instead of coumadin. I was told it is the catilac of mechanical valves lol. I have not had any issues with a fib. I do have my appointment coming up right after Easter and will be getting another echo then. So we will see what they say!

I had an aortic valve replaced 28 years ago and it is still working!!
🙏 foe it to continue I was 62 at the replacement age and now I am 89

Lol!!!
They say the same thing about every mechanical valve they use! Mine is a Metronic and it's been great! I am on a low dose of Coumadin! With the valve I have it's the only blood thinner I can use. I have had no problems with it! I just learned how to eat! I can still have those greens or fruits that I love ,I just have to plan for then..

Do you know what kind of aorta valve you have I did some research on my know who made it and what kind also the model number.do you have a fib and yes mine does beat fast have you had a echo lately if not I would get the dr to do one you shouldn't be having that problem.mine is defective and need a new one the one I have isn't us used any more only 4 years ago I had to go to er to find out mine was defective.as I said you shouldn't have that problem. Good luck