Hello, I have a question for everyone, I had an aortic valve replaced with a cow valve in October 2014. In February of 2016 it failed and they replaced it with ...Read more
Hello, I have a question for everyone, I had an aortic valve replaced with a cow valve in October 2014. In February of 2016 it failed and they replaced it with a mechanical valve and a pace maker. Now I need to go in and have the mitral valve replaced with a mechanical valve at the end of October. Has anyone had multiple heart surgeries this close together? I am very nervous and scared!!!
Corey Sines Wow, only two years for the tissue valve? What happened to cause the early failure If I might ask? ... Read more
Corey Sines Wow, only two years for the tissue valve? What happened to cause the early failure If I might ask? I have seen several on this site who have a double mechanical valve replacement (usually the same combo as you Mitral and Aortic), some at the same time, others separate at different times, but none so close together to my recollection. What happened between now and February that precipitated the need to now also replace the Mitral valve as well that they didn't catch then? (if anything is too personal I will understand and respect that). OHS has some increased risks with each subsequent re-operation, but its small overall in numbers in terms of %. Have you got a 2nd opinion? They are doing some trials right now for Mitral replacement/ repair by Catheter, but this would be a tissue valve and saved for those where OHS would be considered too risky. Also you elected for Mechanical on the other valve for some reason so that might go against what is best (because of your age, etc.). There is the MitraClip for a repair that is also done by Catheter, but that would assume the current prescribed treatment (valve replacement) is an needed and it could be repaired.
Rita Savelis I had 2 valves replaced (in the same OHS), - aortic and mitral (both mechanical) and repair of the tr ... Read more
Rita Savelis I had 2 valves replaced (in the same OHS), - aortic and mitral (both mechanical) and repair of the tricuspid at the same time. Got a pacemaker 2 wks later. I'm so sorry you have to go through this and especially to have 2 surgeries so close together. It's unfair. I feel for you.
Catie B I'm so sorry you need yet another surgery. I hope you find a stellar surgeon who can reassure you. I ... Read more
Catie B I'm so sorry you need yet another surgery. I hope you find a stellar surgeon who can reassure you. I agree with Corey that a second opinion may also be helpful. Thinking of you.
Lise Bowles Oh Hollie! I am so sorry you have to go through this twice! I will say a prayer for you, 😊
Judy Cooper I had 2 tissue valves replace in 2012at the same time. Both started leaking within the year, but not ... Read more
Judy Cooper I had 2 tissue valves replace in 2012at the same time. Both started leaking within the year, but not bad. I am looking at aortic replacement now. I will definitely be praying for you.
Hollie Rodgers Thank you everyone! I am on dialysis and from being on it for 7 years the valves are calcifying. The ... Read more
Hollie Rodgers Thank you everyone! I am on dialysis and from being on it for 7 years the valves are calcifying. The Mitral valve had a small leak the surgeon saw during my last surgery but he didn't want to go there because the heart was pretty stressed already. Thank you so much everyone for your kind words and thoughtfulness. It makes this a little less scary...
