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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: June 5, 2025

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Norman Gross posted an update

1 year 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

1 year ago (September 12, 2025)

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

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

1 year 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

1 year ago (September 13, 2025)

Yes, every day is a gift!

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