Now 2 1/2 years post avr. I had my surgery in glenfield , Leicester Uk. I had a tissue valve and been keeping very well. I returned back to work full time ...Read more
Now 2 1/2 years post avr. I had my surgery in glenfield , Leicester Uk. I had a tissue valve and been keeping very well. I returned back to work full time and regularly go to a gym . I had a mini stroke a year ago but have had no other problems until recently.
I would be Keen to hear from anyone who has developed ectopic beats since surgery. I have developed this over the past few weeks and I am slightly worried. The doctor is arranging further tests and an oesophageal scan due to my valve showing very slight abnormalities. I will need the valve replacing at some point but hoping it won't need to be any time soon. Any advice would be appreciated .
Steven A Husted was it a pig valve or a cow valve not sure witch is better but it could be one is better or stronger ... Read more
Steven A Husted was it a pig valve or a cow valve not sure witch is better but it could be one is better or stronger than the other
Ruth Homer I have a pig valve , only 18 mm in diameter too which apparently is quite small for an adult. Estima ... Read more
Ruth Homer I have a pig valve , only 18 mm in diameter too which apparently is quite small for an adult. Estimated life span of my valve should be anything up to 20 years. However I already have complications so not holding out much hope . I am hoping it with be done by TAVI method next time to avoid open surgery.
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