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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

Gee it is coming up fast! Still have not picked the valve!! I think it is the hardest Choice to make for this surgery! If anyone out there has any advise I would LOVE it! I am thinking of the ON-X Valve Mechanical or the Magna Ease by Edwards..I am... Read more.

Alma Mater

10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

I am leaning mechanical. I don't want to go through this again, if I can help it. But it's a really personal choice. Best wishes in coming to your decision!

Charles Haas

10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

I am up for a mitral valve repair on October 5. My surgeon is 95% sure that the repair is possible, but has strongly advised the mechanical in the event he needs to replace, since his experience with tissue valves is maybe 10-15 years, and I am 63.

Doran Herritt

10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

I went tissue to stay away from Coumadin even though I am 47. It is the Edwards valve. Hoping technology comes along by the time I need replacement. Tavr was just approved for moderate risk patients, so it will be coming to low risk soon. That means ohs may be... Read more.

Helen Yad

10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

Food for thought! I will look into them,, Have both of your opinions to think about ,,Going for a tissue valve and maybe the future will be a TAVR ..by then not soo bad? Or Going with On-x and a low dose Coumadin.and maybe a future with aspirin only..and no... Read more.

Enrique K

10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

Helen, I am 41 years of age and all my surgeons recommend the mechanical valve but I have already made my decision going with a tissue valve: When I told my surgeon that I am an avid snow skier and his response was you will never be able to ski... Read more.

Helen Yad

10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

Thank you for your input Enrique.!! I am for sure going to think about it all! Hugs H

Helen Yad

10 years ago (September 30, 2015)

Thank you all..for your input!! I have been postponed for surgery due to me getting all my ducks in a row Insurance wise! Don't want to foot all the bill if I don't have too! Will let you know when it will happen!! Hugs and Loves H

Lori Rees

10 years ago (October 1, 2015)

Helen, I am 57 and my surgery is Oct. 5. I am having a tissue valve put in. My cardiologist suggested mechanical. "One and done". The cardio thoracic surgeon said all the cardiologists they have interviewed wouldn't want to take Coumadin for the rest of their lives. You can't miss... Read more.

Helen Yad

10 years ago (October 22, 2015)

Hello all..my surgery is in the am 10/23/2015..was postponed from the earlier date due to ins problems..it has been a long hard decision to make on a valve choice,, I have researched several types tissue and mechanical and have pretty much decided to go with the ON-X valve low does... Read more.

Helen Yade posted an update

10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

I have a few more days till I have surgery for Aortic Stenosis to have a valve replaced. I have been anemic or it would have been done a little while ago! I am soo torn as to which valve to go with.I am a somewhat active 60 yr old... Read more.

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