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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: June 16, 2017

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Tamika J posted an update
1 year ago (May 16, 2024)
Hello to everyone, it has been years since I posted but i have a question. Had Anyone had toothor teeth extracted since their surgery??
Yes, I had a tooth extraction followed by an implant placement last year. I am 7 years post aortic valve replacement and aneurysm resections. As part of my normal dental precautions, I took 2 grams of amoxicillin prior to each procedure and all went well. I also went off my... Read more.
Hello Marie, thankyou for responding to my question, I was instructed my extraction had to be done in the OR and Warfarin stopped 5 days ahead which both instilled a little fear. Thought if reach out here for any possible experiences. Thankyou again.
If the warfarin is stopped, they will “bridge” you with subcutaneous or intravenous heparin and restart the warfarin when they are sure everything looks good. It is a little more planning when you are on warfarin, but it can be done. Let us know how it goes!
Tamika J posted an update
2 years ago (January 24, 2024)
Hello everyone it’s been a very long time since Ive posted here, however I am very well so far. I was wondering has anyone have any experience with farxiga? I was recently prescribed this med.
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Tamika J posted an update
8 years ago (August 19, 2017)
Surgery Dne doing well thanking god! Valve was replacef
So glad to hear from you!! Now it's just one day at a time til you're feeling good again.
r Good to hear from you. Hang in there one day at a time.
So pleased to have word from you and it's great you're doing well. I know it's a relief that the surgery is behind you. Keep on getting stronger!
Yay! Welcome back to your mostly regular life without having to obsess about your dang OHS!

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