General discussions about any heart related issue.

Discussions related to BAV's and Connective Tissue Disorder.

Discussions regarding the different types of valves available for valve replacement surgery.

Discussions regarding those tense weeks leading up to heart surgery.

Discussions regarding the days in the hospital after surgery and the all important transition back to normal life.

For every person who goes through heart surgery, there are those who make it possible. This is a forum for the spouses, partners and families of those who could not make it without our loved supporters.

Discussions related to physical fitness, sporting activities and cardiac rehabilitation. To further support that having valve replacement surgery/Coumadin does not mean an end to an active lifestyle.

Discussion of issues pertaining to all Home PT/INR monitoring systems. Monitored by QAS Staff, but NOT intended as a customer service forum.

Discussions regarding coumadin and anti-coagulation therapy.

This forum is for posting recipes that are heart friendly and/or helpful in regulating Vitamin K intake while on coumadin.

Discussions related to new and upcoming advancements in valve replacement surgery and heart medications.

Links and resources to reference information related to heart surgery.

Discussions regarding ValveReplacement.com Reunions and other group activities.

Here is where you can discuss topics not covered by the other forums. Please be mindful of the fact that we are a medical support site for Valve Replacement Surgery.

Ask questions of the webmaster regarding forum operation.

Please visit this forum to find information and discuss matters pertaining to contributions to ValveReplacement.com