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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: June 5, 2025

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Norman Gross posted an update

11 months ago (September 12, 2025)

I received a TAVR in 2022 at the age of 82. I later learned that the average life expectancy of the valve is 7 years, and a replacement would likely last two years. There are good genes on both sides of my family with a number of relatives living to... Read more.

Marie Myers

11 months ago (September 12, 2025)

Yes. It is impossible to predict the lifespan of any biological valve…

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

11 months ago (September 12, 2025)

I think the same. You can try to enlarge the valve life with suitable good food and making moderate exercise every day.

Rose Madura

11 months ago (September 13, 2025)

Yes, every day is a gift!

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