Concerning the question of choosing between a tissue or artificial valve, at age 51 I chose tissue. At age 66 I'm thankful I did. Coumadin and blood thinners ...Read more
Concerning the question of choosing between a tissue or artificial valve, at age 51 I chose tissue. At age 66 I'm thankful I did. Coumadin and blood thinners can have serious consequences and are a constant balancing act. Replacement procedures are improving all the time. For me this was best. You need to do what feels right for you.