I have severe aortic stenosis and need valve surgery how have others decided on which valve is best mechanical or pig/cow valves. Any feedback is welcome
Mark Denault I had severe AS and decided on cow value. I did this so I could have a TVAR procedure and not have to ... Read more
Mark Denault I had severe AS and decided on cow value. I did this so I could have a TVAR procedure and not have to be on blood thinner for life. Also the value can/should last 10/15 years. If needed then I can have a second TVAR procedure to replace it. I am 56. Hope this helps.
Rose Madura I was 59 and got a tissue valve large enough to accept a TAVR if need be. It's lasted 7+ years and c ... Read more
Rose Madura I was 59 and got a tissue valve large enough to accept a TAVR if need be. It's lasted 7+ years and counting. One of the surgeons told me that it's possible I may never need one. I hope he's right. But I've heard the younger you are, the sooner they wear out. I did not want to take warfarin for various reasons. If I were leaning for mechanical, I would have chosen the On-x valve. It's a tough decision but I always tell people to so their diligent research, make a decision and don't second guess yourself. Just got with it! Best wishes and please keep us posted.
Robert Miller That is a pretty common question. Check out the learning center. Scroll down to the bottom as the top ... Read more
Robert Miller That is a pretty common question. Check out the learning center. Scroll down to the bottom as the top has advertising. Deciding between mechanical or pig/cow valve mostly depends on your age and general health. Cow valve seem to last longer so if you are at the border age, that might be a better option but I never really looked into this. Hopefully they can repair the valve rather than replace it. https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/learning-center.php
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Michael Ponzio Hi I also have aortic stenosis and am scheduled March 19 for surgery. There is also the Ross procedur ... Read more
Michael Ponzio Hi I also have aortic stenosis and am scheduled March 19 for surgery. There is also the Ross procedure not sure if you are a candidate for it. It’s where they replace your aortic valve with your pulmonary valve and replace your pulmonary with a tissue valve. I’m hoping for this procedure. Second choice would be tissue valve. Hope this was helpful.
Andrew Dial Great question! I am 35, and had the Ross Procedure 2.5 years ago in Seattle Wa at the University of ... Read more
Andrew Dial Great question! I am 35, and had the Ross Procedure 2.5 years ago in Seattle Wa at the University of Washington. I chose the Ross because I did not want to be on blood thinners forever, and the possibility of not needing a 2ns surgery for atleast 20 years is high. Hope this helps :) I am more than willing to answer any questions you have!
Darrell Malone Hi Lisa. I was fortunate to have the Ross procedure like so many here. Ask if you might be a candidat ... Read more
Darrell Malone Hi Lisa. I was fortunate to have the Ross procedure like so many here. Ask if you might be a candidate. You may need to have your cardiologist refer you to a surgeon that does it. Always great to have more options. Any questions you can ask. A great information here. Glad you found this site.
susan harris you might get to surgeons who say no to ross. they either don’t know how to do it or they believe i ... Read more
susan harris you might get to surgeons who say no to ross. they either don’t know how to do it or they believe it creates 2 valve issue. there are great videos in learning center to debunk that. myth.
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