Medtronic Hancock Porcine Heart Valve
Blog Topics: Mechanical Valve Selection; Medtronic Hancock Porcine Heart Valve; Pig Valve Replacements
There are several choices a patient will make as they prepare for heart valve replacement surgery - the surgeon, the hospital, the procedure, where to recover, etc.
For those patients who chose to have a tissue valve replacement, the question ultimately becomes, “Which tissue valve should I chose?” and “Which manufacturer makes the best valve for me?”
In this blog, I am going to profile a number of the leading valve manufacturers (Edwards, Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, On-X, ATS) and their valve replacement products. In my opinion, it really does help to know more about the valve that may accompany you during the rest of your life, right?
Today, I am going to profile the Medtronic Hancock Porcine Heart Valve.
So you know, the Medtronic Hancock Porcine Heart Valve has been used for over 20 years and a recent research study showed 100% freedom from structural valve deterioration in patients 65 or age or older.
Interestingly enough, Dr. Tirone David from Canada has commented on this valve. He said, “The durability of the Medtronic Hancock Porcine Heart Valve has been excellent, particularly in the aortic position.”
I hope that helps you better understand a little bit more about the tissue heart valve replacement known as the Medtronic Hancock Porcine Heart Valve.
Keep on tickin,
Adam
Adam Pick is the author of The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery, a unique book which integrates the clinical facts of heart valve surgery with the personal experiences of an actual heart valve surgery patient. This special book was designed to minimize patient and caregiver stress and enhance the patient’s recovery. To learn more about Adam’s heart valve surgery book, click here.
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