Congratulations to Randy! …on completing his first race post surgery on May 20, 2012. The race consisted of 15 mile bike ride in Rhinelander, WI and Randy finished 156 out of 167 in overall finishers. We are delighted to hear of his great accomplishment and wish him continued success in his future endeavors! To read…

In April 2012, at 33 years old and happily married with 2 children aged 2 and 4, I was diagnosed with severe aortic regurgitation. My name is David and I am from South Africa. As I knew nothing about heart valve problems, I just simply assumed I could take a few pills and all will…

I was diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis ten years ago. Late November 2011, my cardiologist informed me that surgery would be needed soon. I went to see my surgeon and he asked what I would like to hear from him in regards to what type of valve to use. Because of research I had done,…

My recovery has gone very well. I’m 51, in good physical condition, and went into surgery with a positive outlook. My surgeon credits that as an important part of things, and I in turn give full credit to him and On-X for saving and extending my life. My condition — a calcified biscuspid heart valve…

Dear On-X, I would like to share my story..I am a 43 year old wife and mother of 2. I was born with congenital Aortic Stenosis, I have had the valve repaired when I was 12, replaced with a homo-graft when I was 20 (so I wouldn’t have to take Coumadin since I was at…

In 2005, when I was living in Canada I had to have open heart surgery to replace the bicuspid aortic valve I was born with. At the time I had no idea what type of valve to pick–it is a hard decision. I picked a Bovine Pericardial Heart Valve 25mm Aortic. For whatever reason, it…

I discovered about 10 years ago that I had a bicuspid aortic valve and an ascending aortic aneurysm (not leaking). I had been told that at some point down the road that I would need to have these addressed. Well the time arrived this summer with the results of my CT scan and echocardiogram. After…

I am fully recovered, I resumed skydiving this past summer after a 5 year hiatus and my valve responded magnificently, although I felt like my heart was going to jump out of my chest. Everything was okay after I calmed my nerves and I’m glad to say my skydiving passion will continue thanks to your…

I was diagnosed at the age of 15 with moderate aortic valvular stenosis. In my late 20′s, I was informed that it was likely the result of a bicuspid aortic valve. At 38 years old, in 2004, I was diagnosed with an ascending aortic aneurysm. In August 2004, I had my first open heart surgery.…

I was diagnosed with aortic valve disease over 10 years ago. It progressed, requiring replacement at the age of 57. I did not want to be limited to higher dose anti-coagulation for the rest of my life, so my surgeon suggested I research the On-X valve. I’m so glad I did. The valve was surgically…