Anyone have experience in their repair/replace of an implanted pig mitral valve? How long did it last before failing?
Kirk Bepler I have had my bovine tissue value now coming on on 3 year tomorrow, will be the 3 year anniversary. S ... Read more
Kirk Bepler I have had my bovine tissue value now coming on on 3 year tomorrow, will be the 3 year anniversary. So far everything is working at is should and I im glad that I read up on the blood thinners since I had to take them for 6 months after surgery (had issues of getting dizzy and light headed at anytime. When I stopped the blood thinners the the being dizzy and lightheaded vanished. It was the bust decision for me, the person going through really need to come to a peace with whatever decision they go with and everyone needs to support them.
Gary Henry It's been almost a year for me and on Eliquis but for an enlargement of the atria. It's not so bad. ... Read more
Gary Henry It's been almost a year for me and on Eliquis but for an enlargement of the atria. It's not so bad. Wondering what will it be like when the time comes to replace the biologic valve. The procine doesn't go over 10 years on average I understand. May be better with bovine valves.