I had an aortic tissue valve replacement that failed after three months, requiring a 2nd OHS. Valve was a Trifecta GT manufactured by Abbott/St. Jude. Has anyone ...Read more
I had an aortic tissue valve replacement that failed after three months, requiring a 2nd OHS. Valve was a Trifecta GT manufactured by Abbott/St. Jude. Has anyone had a similar experience? I was age 55 at time of surgeries.
Debbie Kelly I just received my first new valve yesterday, so I have not had that experience and hope I don’t. I ... Read more
Debbie Kelly I just received my first new valve yesterday, so I have not had that experience and hope I don’t. I will pray for you. I am sorry you are going through this.
Audrey Austin Thank you, but don't worry! It was this particular St. Jude valve that was defective; I now have an E ... Read more
Audrey Austin Thank you, but don't worry! It was this particular St. Jude valve that was defective; I now have an Edwards valve and am in spectacular shape. (The surgeries were in 2017.)