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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: April 1, 2018

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Steven Perrotta

Hi Tobias. I have the same issue, but I am 54 years old. I decided to go with a tissue valve because I did not want to do the blood thinner thing either. I am going for a regular AVR surgery now and hope that when the time comes in... Read more.

Kirk Bepler

Tobias, I also have the same issue but mine is the mitral valve. I have decided to go with the tissue valve if a repair cannot be done, my surgeon did say that if it was 2 + years ago he would not recommend a tissue but today with all... Read more.

Elaine Phares

Tobias, welcome. I had my surgery on Feb 6 to replace an AV. Chose the Bovine valve because of not having to rely on Coumadin. Lots on here have chosen mechanical though with great results. Don't worry too much about the surgery or recovery. Almost 2 months and no pain,... Read more.

Tobias Wasmuht

Thank you for your reassurance. My poor wife is worried sick and is undertaking so much research she may as well become a cardiologist herself. Seems to better informed of the latest developments than the specialist we saw last week too. Here in the Netherlands all the medical staff We... Read more.

Felix Cherny

Guys! I've read at length about the tissue vs the mechanical valves. American Heart Assosiation, FDA, British Heart organization - all recommend mechanical valves for patients under 65, rare cases under 60. I believe, it's a bit irresponsible for some doctors to say "go with a bovine valve and in... Read more.

Felix Cherny

Long term, I believe there is a solution with replacement body parts grown out of your own stem cells, but this technology is still about 15-20 years out, and even then it will take 5-10 years to prove it actually works in real patients. So, if you are healthy and... Read more.

Tobias Wasmuht

Thanks Felix for sharing your research. Very difficult decision for all of us.

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