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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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11 years ago (April 13, 2015)

Hello, wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the horse tissue valve. I know most everyone gets the cow or pig valve. I am sure I will go with whatever my Surgeon recommends, but still curious about this option.

Adam Pick

11 years ago (April 13, 2015)

Hi Ann, Great to meet you. Here's some info about horse tissue valves. I hope this helps you! Adam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vecFU2bbJI4

Dr. Allan Stewart Discusses Heart Valve Replacements Made From Horse Tissue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vecFU2bbJI4

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com -- Adam Pick interviews Dr. Allan Stewart, from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, about heart valve replacements made from ho...

Ann Martin

11 years ago (April 14, 2015)

Adam, Thank you so much for the warm Welcome. I have watched so many video's, do not know how I missed that one. That is the one I needed to see. It answered my question perfectly. Maybe horse valves will be available my next time around for surgery. I feel... Read more.

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11 years ago (April 13, 2015)

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Tammy Pilcher

11 years ago (April 13, 2015)

Hi Ann, prayers and best wishes for your surgery and recovery! I had mine Oct. 31,2014 and I'm doing great! If I can help, let me know!

LaDonna Mangile

11 years ago (April 13, 2015)

You look well. I just had my surgery the 30th. All is well!

Ann Martin

11 years ago (April 13, 2015)

Hello Ladies, Thank you both so much for the post. Both of your stories are amazing. You both look and sound so good coming out of surgery. Tammy love your choice of scriptures and the way God always finds a way speak to our hearts thru others. I really enjoy... Read more.

Cheryl Batzing

11 years ago (April 13, 2015)

Ann, Dr. Ryan did my mitral valve repair on Dec. 16 and I'm recovering well in the Dallas area. Please let me know when you are in town! Not sure where Aubrey is...I'll have to look it up. I live about 15 minutes from Heart Hospital Plano. Will pray for... Read more.

Ann Martin

11 years ago (April 14, 2015)

Cheryl, Thank you so much for the prayers & kind words. Aubrey is about 30-45 minutes North from The Heart Hospital. Would love to meet up with you sometime. Will add you to my prayer list as well!

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