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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: January 30, 2020

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Lisa Baine got a guestbook from Joe Sisneros

6 years ago (February 22, 2020)

Hi LIsa, This is Joe, I had valve surgery 11/2018. I choose a bovine valve. The mechanical valve option was interesting but I had no desire to be on a blood thinner that required weekly tests. I am 63, very active with activities that doctors roll their eyes and quickly... Read more.

Joe Sisneros

After reading through prior posts, I would recommend if you have any concerns with the recommendations by your doctors get a second opinion to support your strategy. I went the Edwards Lifesciences Pericardial Tissue Valve with no regrets, Wishing you the best. Joe

Lisa Baine got a guestbook from Diane Maher

6 years ago (February 22, 2020)

I think your comment about your surgeon is very important..."he doesn't know me best". It so important to have complete confidence and trust in your team. Taking into consideration how you are feeling at the moment, I would strongly recommend getting a second opinion.

Lisa Baine got a guestbook from Gary Long

6 years ago (February 22, 2020)

Lisa, Last month, I had an Edwards Lifescience Sapien 3 TAVR (with bovine valve) installed. The TAVR has become much more widely available under FDA guidelines. Although I am 71 years old, I am otherwise healthy. I had the TAVR installed due to a congenital bicuspid aortic valve and aortic... Read more.

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