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 ...Read more
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 100 or more. Apparently I am not likely to make it to 90. I don’t know whether to be angry or depressed. Does anybody have any cheery news for me?
Marie Myers Yes. It is impossible to predict the lifespan of any biological valve…
Fidel Martínez Ruiz I think the same. You can try to enlarge the valve life with suitable good food and making moderate e ... Read more
Fidel Martínez Ruiz I think the same. You can try to enlarge the valve life with suitable good food and making moderate exercise every day.
Dr. Luis Castro is a world-renowned heart valve surgeon that has performed thousands of heart valve operations that include minimally-invasive techniques.
There are good genes on both sides of my family with a number of relatives living to 100 or more. Apparently I am not likely to make it to 90.
I don’t know whether to be angry or depressed.
Does anybody have any cheery news for me?