What is an onyx valve?

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The On-X Aortic Valve is a newer generation heart valve made of a unique material and design characteristics compared with earlier generations of mechanical heart valves. The On-X Aortic Valve is the only mechanical valve with FDA and CE approval to be used safely with less blood thinner (warfarin).

What are Onyx heart valves made of?

On-X is the only valve made of pure carbon, which produces a smoother polished surface than any other valve material. The smoother the surface, the less likely blood is to clot on it.

What is the function of cardiac valves?

The valves prevent the backward flow of blood. These valves are actual flaps that are located on each end of the two ventricles (lower chambers of the heart). They act as one-way inlets of blood on one side of a ventricle and one-way outlets of blood on the other side of a ventricle.

Who makes the Onyx valve?

On-X Life Technologies is a leading manufacturer of artificial heart valve replacement and repair products. On-X aortic and mitral prosthetic valves are FDA approved and have been safely implanted in approximately 200,000 patients worldwide.

How long can you live with a mechanical heart valve?

Mechanical valves don’t usually wear out. They usually last 20 years or more. Other problems might happen with the valve, such as an infection. As long as you have the valve, you and your doctor will need to watch for signs of problems.

What is the function of the bicuspid mitral valve?

The mitral valve is also known as the bicuspid valve. This is one of the heart’s four valves that help prevent blood from flowing backward as it moves through the heart.

What are the problems with a faulty heart valve?

Whooshing sound (heart murmur) when a doctor is listening to the heart with a stethoscope

Chest pain

Abdominal swelling (more common with advanced tricuspid regurgitation)

Fatigue

Shortness of breath,particularly when active or lying down

Swelling of your ankles and feet

Dizziness

Fainting

Irregular heartbeat

What happens if you have a heart valve problem?

Shortness of breath,especially with exertion or when you lie down

Fatigue,especially during times of increased activity

Cough,especially at night or when lying down

Heart palpitations — sensations of a rapid,fluttering heartbeat

Swollen feet or ankles

Heart murmur

Excessive urination

Chest pain (angina) or tightness

What are the names of the 4 heart valves?

Tricuspid Valve Has three leaflets or cusps.

Pulmonary Valve (or Pulmonic Valve) (link opens in new window) Watch a heart valve anatomy animation.

Mitral Valve Has two leaflets.

Aortic Valve Has three leaflets,unless it’s abnormal from birth,i.e.,bicuspid aortic valve.

What causes heart valve problems?

Chest discomfort (pain,tightness,pressure or fullness) that lasts more than a few minutes,or that goes away and comes back.

Discomfort or pain in other areas of the upper body: arms,back,neck,jaw or stomach.

Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.

Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat,nausea or lightheadedness.

What is an onyx valve?