Does anyone have any opinions on biological vs synthetic valve? Though I'm on the younger side, I think I prefer the sound of biological for not needing to ...Read more
Does anyone have any opinions on biological vs synthetic valve? Though I'm on the younger side, I think I prefer the sound of biological for not needing to take blood thinners, those scare me.
Marie Myers That is the toughest decision to make. Tissue valves in younger people can wear out quickly, so many ... Read more
Marie Myers That is the toughest decision to make. Tissue valves in younger people can wear out quickly, so many times a mechanical valve is recommended for the younger ages. Of course, then you have warfarin to contend with. The alternative for some younger patients is the Ross Procedure. Should be information available on that procedure under the “learning tab” on this site…
Erin Bolanos My husband who is 46 opted for the mechanical valve, due to its longevity. It's a personal choice, ba ... Read more
Erin Bolanos My husband who is 46 opted for the mechanical valve, due to its longevity. It's a personal choice, based on your lifestyle and other factors.
Greg Traub Erin, just curious if he's done well on the blood thinners?
Greg Traub Thanks Marie, mine is for a regurgitating pulmonary valve.
susan harris i am not a healthcare provider and no way an expert but i think they usually replace pulmonary valve ... Read more
susan harris i am not a healthcare provider and no way an expert but i think they usually replace pulmonary valve w cow or pig tissue valve. pulmonary doesn’t “do” much so tissue works well. if it wears out, TAVR is usually the way to replace it. Plan to interview at least 3-4 surgeons. many have different opinions and it totally depends on what fits for you. i’ve read great testimonials here about mechanical valve On-x is newest one. and some real difficulties. net, there’s no right or wrong.
susan harris another thought: people talk about the daily blood thinner and diet w mechanical valves-things about ... Read more
susan harris another thought: people talk about the daily blood thinner and diet w mechanical valves-things about today but really need to think about getting older and aging. (INR testing now has at home option so that has gotten simpler, but the other questions to ask about (and think about later in life-after age 65 or so: drug interactions-what can i not take if on warfarin?, what to do if need surgery? can i get replaced w tissue valve if becomes burdensomein my old age? some surgeons say no and some yes, how do i keep source of warfarin same over years?, what if i become fall-risk in my older age?
Erin Bolanos Yes, my husband has had no issues with Eliquis.
Andrew Dial I recieved the ross procedure, mainly for not needing blood thinners and the possibility of 20+ years ... Read more
Andrew Dial I recieved the ross procedure, mainly for not needing blood thinners and the possibility of 20+ years without needing reintervention is high likelihood !
I am from: Gainesville
My surgery date is: January 14, 2025
