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John Cook posted a note for Will that says:

The trade off is re-surgeries vs. blood thinners.

If you do a biologic valve at 60, you’ll probably need another surgery or two. Ask your surgeon ...Read more

The trade off is re-surgeries vs. blood thinners.

If you do a biologic valve at 60, you’ll probably need another surgery or two. Ask your surgeon if it likely or unlikely that you could have a TAVR for a second or third valve, if you need them.

If the answer is “unlikely” the mechanical valve is probably the better option for you.

If the answer is “likely,” then it’s a personal decision between the risks and trauma of having a TAVR in your 70s or the risks of blood thinners.

Valerie Allen Hi, I had open heart surgery at 71 and the extremely experienced surgeon said I was “just a kid.” ... Read more

Valerie Allen Hi, I had open heart surgery at 71 and the extremely experienced surgeon said I was “just a kid.” (Of course I laughed). I was low risk. So I don’t think TAVR in the 70s would be difficult generally speaking, especially if health is reasonably good. I’m figuring I might need it in my 80s.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Hi, I had open surgery (mitral biological replacement) at 75 and surgeons told me that in 12 to 15 ye ... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Hi, I had open surgery (mitral biological replacement) at 75 and surgeons told me that in 12 to 15 years (if I'm still alive) they Will be able to make me TMVR. I am not sure if this will be possible in the mitral location but I think so on aortic valve(TAVR). Here in this blog you can see videos on that subject.

Richard Munson I would love to be around to see your surgery at 90 but alas, i will no doubt be pushing up daisies. ... Read more

Richard Munson I would love to be around to see your surgery at 90 but alas, i will no doubt be pushing up daisies.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Who knows?. Only God knows, Richard, where we'll be in 10 years!

Yumiko Ishida I don’t know. It all seems so… personal? Idiosyncratic? Recovery from transcatheter procedures is ... Read more

Yumiko Ishida I don’t know. It all seems so… personal? Idiosyncratic? Recovery from transcatheter procedures is faster but they also don’t last as long. When I need another valve replacement, mostly around 65-70, and if I am given an option, I would go for OHS for another tissue valve. Been there, done that; I could do it again as long as I don’t have other health complications. My mother got a bio prosthetic aortic valve at 78, and it was pristine at 90. If I live to be 90 myself, I will probably be ready for TMVR but not before that, and that’s just me…

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Thank you very much Yumiko for your comment,I hope your are ok and happy now. Best regards

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Danie posted a note for Will that says:

Hi Will, I had a Bentall procedure done a few weeks ago and got a mechanical valve. I am 55 years old. I am no expert, but I was told a biological ...Read more

Hi Will, I had a Bentall procedure done a few weeks ago and got a mechanical valve. I am 55 years old. I am no expert, but I was told a biological valve will last 10 to 15 years, which means you will need a second major heart surgery in your seventies. My surgery and recovery went very well, but trust me, I would not want to go back when I am 70! My experience of Warfarin is ok. No side affects. Just manage it well and stick to the rules.