Valerie Allen Devang is 47 and is looking for some comments on mechanical vs tissue valves. Welcome!
Marie Myers Hi Devang- the choice between mechanical and tissue valve was a difficult one for me. After many week ... Read more
Marie Myers Hi Devang- the choice between mechanical and tissue valve was a difficult one for me. After many weeks, I eventually chose a tissue valve. I was 63 at the time of my surgery. Unfortunately, tissue valves generally don’t last as long in a younger person such as yourself. Many younger people choose mechanical valves, and then accept that they must take blood-thinners for the rest of their lives. Is the Ross procedure an option for you?
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