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Aortic Valve Replacement
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Aortic Valve Replacement
by Rick__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Rick on March 29, 1999 at 16:22:48:
In 1990 I underwent successful aortic valve replacement, receiving a aortic
homograph. It has now begun to fail and will require replacement in a year
to a year and a half. I heard about an aortic replacement done in New York
City on a 60 year old man. I believe it was called a aortic tissue replacement.
I am 59 and very active, as he was. I work 10
to 12 hour days, operating a cattle ranch. A mechanical valve with
anticoagulatants is not an option. Is there another operation using tissue?
If so, what is it" Where is it performed? I would appreciate any information
on this procedure.
Rick
In 1990 I underwent successful aortic valve replacement, receiving a aortic
homograph. It has now begun to fail and will require replacement in a year
to a year and a half. I heard about an aortic replacement done in New York
City on a 60 year old man. I believe it was called a aortic tissue replacement.
I am 59 and very active, as he was. I work 10
to 12 hour days, operating a cattle ranch. A mechanical valve with
anticoagulatants is not an option. Is there another operation using tissue?
If so, what is it" Where is it performed? I would appreciate any information
on this procedure.
Rick
