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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: November 16, 2016

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Ashok Vaid posted an update

9 years ago (January 28, 2017)

Did anyone have a need to ever disclose aortic stenosis or other valve disease to your employer in a office type job ? I personally believe that I can perform my office type / software job without disclosure of my medical history to my employer ? Although when time comes... Read more.

Alina Fh

Hi, Ashok, I have had an IT/ software job now for about 12 years, and I have always disclosed my heart condition to my managers and co-workers. Over the years, I have had so many appointments and some of them are long (hours or days), so I wanted them to... Read more.

Unknown

You do not have to disclose your medical history, and they should not even be asking for it.

Ashok Vaid posted an update

9 years ago (January 8, 2017)

How do people manage meds and travel with a mechanical valve ? The time zone , diet would change with travel . How is INR maintained in such a situation ? My job needs me to travel and I am too young for a tissue valve

Kevin Ryan

Hi, Ashok: have you considered the Ross Procedure?

Rita Savelis

I travel with 2 mechanical valves - there is a leeway of about 6 hours in which to take your meds, so you adjust to a new time zone by gently adjusting times when you take meds. It's okay to eat different foods. Travel in general will destablisise you somewhat,... Read more.

Ashok Vaid posted an update

9 years ago (January 3, 2017)

is there any restriction on diet with the on-x valve I am facing a critical decision to go for AVR due to a bicuspid valve and I am young 26 I travel a lot and my diet is not consistent can you give me your advice

Catie B

With an On-X, you would need to take warfarin/Coumadin daily. Foods with high amounts of Vitamin K (especially green vegetables) alter the anticoagulating effects of the medication, so it's best to be fairly consistent with diet and to have the dosage fitted to your eating habits.

Clare Auten

I have an On-X mechanical valve. I do have to be consistent with green vegetables but I eat anything else (in moderation). Next week is my 3 year valve anniversary.