Recent content by eftdan

Just wanted to share this new study: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1071025

I very much doubt they last 20 years, especially if you’re young. I had an AVR with about the same valve as yours at 45, I’m 56 now and kind of need a new one… I take care of myself and I'm in a very good shape. I’m mostly vegetarian, work out every day, hike, walk on treadmill… I’m not sure...

https://www.tctmd.com/news/more-deaths-bioprosthetic-mechanical-avr-young-patients

I had my AVR at 45, tissue valve. Both my cardiologist and surgeon, while they were keep saying, "it's your decision, we're not trying to influence you", were obviously pushing for tissue valve.. The whole industry is pushing for tissue valve, "this is where the future is", they'll tell you...

I'm quite impressed with your fitness level to be honest, my advice would be to take it a little bit slower, I don't think that it can blow up, but there's always an wear and tear factor, that's why they usually last a lot longer in older patients. I'm 50 now and I had my AVR done 5 years ago...

Very interesting article I found during the research I've been doing before my surgery; I thought I should share it with you guys: https://circ.ahajournals.org/content/111/24/3316.full Calcific aortic valve disease is a slowly progressive disorder with a disease continuum that ranges from mild...