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Thoma Lile posted an update

3 years ago (July 20, 2023)

I am 65 years old, female, and moderately obese but with no other health issues, normal blood pressure, no meds of any kinds. I have a damaged mitral valve that could be repaired. My cardiologist told me that we should wait for it "to get worse" before having it repaired.... Read more.

Richard Munson

3 years ago (July 20, 2023)

Guess its whats worse to one is not bad to another. Second opinion in order?

James Holcomb

3 years ago (July 20, 2023)

Agree with Richard, a second opinion may be the right next step. Have you been given a degree of findings for your valve? My regurgitation is listed a moderate/severe plus i'm experiencing left atrium enlargement.

Richard Munson

3 years ago (July 20, 2023)

That is what mine was and since surgery, chamber enlargement has shrunk a lot.

Klara Čičić

3 years ago (July 21, 2023)

Just like Richard says. I went for three opinions, two were for surgery, one was for watchful waiting. I wanted surgery in order to not cause any more strain to my heart and made the decision. The surgery wasn't 100% successful but now my heart chambers are back to normal... Read more.

Thoma Lile posted an update

4 years ago (October 2, 2021)

Have any of you opted for biological valve replacement as opposed to mechanical? Thank you.

Michael Day

4 years ago (October 3, 2021)

I am on my next surgery. My last one I got the on-x 6 yrs ago and it hasnt done so well. I have a high gradient and palps are back. I'm going with a tissue this time. Also the loud ticking drives me crazy.

Marie Myers

4 years ago (October 3, 2021)

I chose a biological valve at age 63. Hope that I get a long life out of it, but only time will tell. It was a very hard decision to make!

Wes Edens

4 years ago (October 3, 2021)

I just got a tissue valve at age 59. I decided I'd rather be free from warfarin knowing the trade off is a valve that probably won't last my lifetime. I'm hoping for a transcatheter replacement when this one wears out, but we'll see. I also got diagnosed with lymphoma... Read more.

Wes Edens

4 years ago (October 3, 2021)

My wife was also concerned about the ticking noise, so that played a part.

Rose Madura

4 years ago (October 3, 2021)

I was 59 when I got a tissue valve. I'm hoping for a long life out of it. It's a difficult yet very personal decision. My advice is to do research, talk to the doctors, make a decision. And don't look back. Whatever decision you make will be the right... Read more.

Thoma Lile

4 years ago (October 4, 2021)

Thank you!

Thoma Lile posted an update

4 years ago (October 2, 2021)

I'm just now starting this journey, trying to decide what to do. I'm 64 years old, in excellent health, but have a grade 3 murmur. Does biological heart valve replacement preserve a normal lifespan? Thank you.