Comments on: Cow Valve Replacement Surgery – Bovine Valves

By: BILLY LOCKE

BILLY LOCKE — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:14:35 +0000

IN SEPT.. 2006 I HAD A BOVINE AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT, NOW..11/28/2011 I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS AT ALL, MY DR. TELLS ME IF SOMEONE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT THEY WOULD NOT KNOW I HAVE EVER HAD A HEART PROBLEM, I’M SO THANKFUL FOR MEDICAL ADVANCEMENT & A MERCYFUL LORD & SAVIOR. MY DR HAS AN ELDERLY AUNT THAT HAS HAD THIS VALVE FOR 25+ YRS. WITH NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VALVE. HOPE THIS POST HELPS SOMEONE…Billy Locke..Glasgow,Ky
PROCEDURE WAS DONE AT JEWISH HOSP. IN LOUISVILLE,KY..COULD NOT HAVE HAD BETTER CARE..DR.BRIAN GANZEL WAS MY SURGEON. AGAIN..A VERY THANKFUL, PLEASED 69 YR OLD “BOY”

By: ron lake

ron lake — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:13:53 +0000

At age 60, I Had my aortic valve replaced with a bovine valve 12 years ago at Yale NH hospital and I have never had a problem. Still going strong.

ron

By: k.smith

k.smith — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:08:58 +0000

I was born with tetrology of fallot. I have had 3 open heart operations. 2 when I was a child and pulmanary valve replacement in 2004. I walk 3 miles a day at a steady pace. I still work full time and feel good most of the time. However I can only move at a steady pace, I can’t step it up a notch if I do i get very short of breath is this normal? I also have a bovine valve and wonder how long will it last, do I have to worry. I am not sure I would want to go through the ordeal of having it replaced again. Anyone have any thoughts?

By: R. Deston

R. Deston — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:32:46 +0000

I had an aortic valve replacement using bovine tissue, in 2005. I have never had an ache, pain or felt my heart beat since that time. Two days ago I had a complete cardiology examination and was given a good health report. At 80 years of age now, I am given to expect a number of more years with the same replacement. My sole medication is one 75mg dipyridamole tab taken twice daily.

By: Adam Pick

Adam Pick — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:08:07 +0000

Hi R Clement,

You raise a great question. Here is a link with over 90 responses from former patients about heart pounding sensations after valve surgery.

As you will read, you are not alone…

http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/05/21/did-your-heartbeat-pound-like-crazy-after-valve-surgery-asks-josh/

Keep on tickin!
Adam

By: R. Clement

R. Clement — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:33:02 +0000

I had my aortic valve, root & part of the aorta replaced 2 months ago and since then it feels like my heart is going to beat right out of my chest. You can really feel it and at night or whenever you are quiet you can actually hear it beat in your head. Has anyone else had this and will it get better? It is driving me crazy.

By: Steven Ryan

Steven Ryan — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:45:03 +0000

Which is better, cow or pig?
-Thanks.

By: R. Doukhan

R. Doukhan — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:30:52 +0000

Do you or any one out there know if an intolerance to hot weather or dehydration are possible side effects of a bovine valve replacement? My elderly mother is dealing with both after 5 years. Never did prior to the surgery.

By: Sandra S. Kaplan

Sandra S. Kaplan — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:36:56 +0000

When a bovine aortic valve replacement becomes infected (visible vegetation radiographically and positive blood cultures) is it curable with intravenous antibiotics or does cure require valve removal and replacement as would be likely with a biomaterial graft.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:53:24 +0000

My 15 year old daughter had her gortex patch replaced with a cow valve October 2010. She also had a septal occluder placed to close up a small hole in the heart. She’s doing great, not allowed to run yet but has been hitting softballs off a tee and some “light” pitching. Waiting to get approval to train and start playing softball again. No allergic reactions but has shown more signs of eating like a cow, her appetite has definitely increased!