Marshall Rader The more active you are the quicker the valve wears out. The 10 plus years on tissue valve is a gener ... Read more
Marshall Rader The more active you are the quicker the valve wears out. The 10 plus years on tissue valve is a general guide line . Even though I'm 60 years old, I feel a mechanical valve will suit me the best. On-X
Daniel Schwank I am very active so I knew my valve probably wouldn't last as long as I hoped.
Lynn Loudermilk Marshall I m not a very active person so I am hoping it goes a long time 15 years at least. I got a ... Read more
Lynn Loudermilk Marshall I m not a very active person so I am hoping it goes a long time 15 years at least. I got a tissue valve.
Civita Fahey So, how do they define being active? I was told to stay in shape after my surgery so I exercise 3-4 x ... Read more
Civita Fahey So, how do they define being active? I was told to stay in shape after my surgery so I exercise 3-4 x a week. Does that mean my valve will deteriorate faster? its seems contradictory to me. I understand that it may not last as long in younger people, but, wouldn't keeping your heart in shape make more sense.. just asking as I'm curious not be facetious in any way.
Can you get a TAVR