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Re: Valve replacement
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Re: Valve replacement
by CCF CARDIO MD APS, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD-APS on February 16, 1999 at 09:18:43:
In Reply to: Re: Valve replacement posted by herb on February 13, 1999 at 22:59:56:
My mother is scheduled for a single by-pass and valve replacement surgery in two weeks....She is deliberating over what type of valve to go with. She is a healthy 69 year old, non-smoker, non-drinker. She is leaning towards getting a mechanical valve....Does anyone have any advice or experience to help in this decision? Thank you.
Don, I am a 44 year old male, and I am scheduled to have my aortic valve replaced on March 8th. I am going with a mechanical valve....I hope that it is the only one that I have to have in my lifetime. Best of luck to your mom.
Herb
Dear Herb,
Thanks for using the Heart Forum and for sharing your experience with Don, yours is a great attitude especially considering that many
patients want not to have to take coumadin every day, but as you say, it is most likely the only valve you will ever need. Good Luck in surgery and recovery.
In Reply to: Re: Valve replacement posted by herb on February 13, 1999 at 22:59:56:
My mother is scheduled for a single by-pass and valve replacement surgery in two weeks....She is deliberating over what type of valve to go with. She is a healthy 69 year old, non-smoker, non-drinker. She is leaning towards getting a mechanical valve....Does anyone have any advice or experience to help in this decision? Thank you.
Don, I am a 44 year old male, and I am scheduled to have my aortic valve replaced on March 8th. I am going with a mechanical valve....I hope that it is the only one that I have to have in my lifetime. Best of luck to your mom.
Herb
Dear Herb,
Thanks for using the Heart Forum and for sharing your experience with Don, yours is a great attitude especially considering that many
patients want not to have to take coumadin every day, but as you say, it is most likely the only valve you will ever need. Good Luck in surgery and recovery.
