What is the consensus on mechanical hearts, these days? Havce they improved much since 2010?
Robert Miller See a couple of articles below. I don't think much has changed but I am not sure. Bi-leaflets seems t ... Read more
Robert Miller See a couple of articles below. I don't think much has changed but I am not sure. Bi-leaflets seems the most popular. The San Jude ones are around for a long time and seem pretty popular. Medtronic ones aren't something to sneeze at, either. The biggest issue is still being on bloodthinner. Walferin still seems the way to go but other options are being looked at. This is for mitral valve replacements.
Learn about mechanical heart valve replacement devices - the advantages, disadvantages, Coumadin therapy and more.
Rose Madura When I was researching valves, I was seriously considering the Onyx valve but I ended up getting a ti ... Read more
Rose Madura When I was researching valves, I was seriously considering the Onyx valve but I ended up getting a tissue valve.
Robert Miller Maybe I read this a bit too quickly. It looks like @Scott Rayborne is asking about mechanical/artific ... Read more
Robert Miller Maybe I read this a bit too quickly. It looks like @Scott Rayborne is asking about mechanical/artificial HEARTS, not mechanical valves. I have no idea about this and a quick search in the learning center didn't bring anything up. Cleaveland has some article but nothing about the current status of artificial hearts. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22173-total-artificial-heart
Not trying to put anything on @Adam Pick but maybe it would be helpful to have some video/discussion/article about this.
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https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/mechanical-prosthetic-heart-valve.php
https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/learning/mechanical-replacement-inr-home-testing/
Not trying to put anything on @Adam Pick but maybe it would be helpful to have some video/discussion/article about this.