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Susan Lynn reacted to this

It's been 8 months since dr per wierup replaced 2 valves and repaired another. still feel great. Dr wierup, cleveland clinic is the greatest.

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I was told that bovine aortic valve will last 20 years or so in older people but much less in teen agers/. Anyone heard that?

Bob Fessler Yup. I've heard that. I guess it is due to the level of activity. My surgeon said 80% bovine AVR v ... Read more

Bob Fessler Yup. I've heard that. I guess it is due to the level of activity. My surgeon said 80% bovine AVR valves are still good at 20 years. Some fail right away as there are bound to be a few duds. He didn't break it down by age.

Marie Myers Glad I took out the extended warranty...

Bonnie Stone-Hope Marie, you are funny!

Anna Jones I asked the question of a surgeon. He explained that it has to do with the immune system. He said t ... Read more

Anna Jones I asked the question of a surgeon. He explained that it has to do with the immune system. He said that younger people have strong immune systems that attack the implanted valves. Older people's immune systems are less aggressive so it takes older people longer to destroy their implanted valve.

Willie Radl I'm 32 and was told by 2 surgeons I would be lucky to get 10 years out of a tissue. They do wear out ... Read more

Willie Radl I'm 32 and was told by 2 surgeons I would be lucky to get 10 years out of a tissue. They do wear out faster the younger you are, I don't know why though.

Kirk Bepler I was told about the same I'm 53 but the surgeon said that it would be about 10 - 15 years for the Mi ... Read more

Kirk Bepler I was told about the same I'm 53 but the surgeon said that it would be about 10 - 15 years for the Mitral valve, but in that time there would be more advancements when it would be time to replace.

Rita Savelis Tissue valves last shorter in younger patients.
No one really knows the exact reason.
Maybe 8 to 1 ... Read more

Rita Savelis Tissue valves last shorter in younger patients.
No one really knows the exact reason.
Maybe 8 to 10 yrs.

I have always been jealous of older patients.
I would have loved to have been 80 when my valves failed.

Kelly Stoll We saw two surgeons. Both encouraged us to consider the mechanical valve for my AVR, in large part du ... Read more

Kelly Stoll We saw two surgeons. Both encouraged us to consider the mechanical valve for my AVR, in large part due to my age (36). My cardiologist also said the tissue valves are good options but that in younger patients, the expectancy for how long they last is shorter versus having surgery at age 60+.

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