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Thank you everyone for sharing their thoughts on this topic. It would appear that the majority of people in here have plumbed for a mechanical valve and it's something for me to consider especially the ON-X. In spite of this wealth of information and experience, for some reason my gut still...

Hi I am about to have valve replacement and a 6.1cm aneurysm tinkered with in a couple of weeks. I'm 44, quite active running, cycling and have started to lean in the direction of a tissue valve. I am so greatful to the members who have responded to my replies to other people's post offering a...

Hi Claudia Thanks for sharing your story. It is comforting to know that in spite of some pain it didn't sound horrific. I have just found out I need a valve replacement and need an op in a couple of weeks. Since reading a blog from someone who has contributed to the forums of the British Heart...

Pellicle and Paleogirl Again thank you so much for your input. I think that like everything there will be a gamble for sure and in spite of a good surgeon and op there is always going to be a magic for something to go wrong. I've been given the stats and read the team sheet and I think I'm...

Hi and thank you for the reply. Yes I do need a new valve and they will also have a tinker around with the aneurysm. One surgeon said tissue and change it via keyhole surgery a little further down the road, then another surgeon came into the room and said mechanical!!! But I think having read...

Hi Dean and hi everyone. Dean I hope you are recovering well. This is my first post so a big high from London (although I'm actually in Wales writing this). I have followed this thread with much interest. I have recently found out that I have a 6.1cm aneurysm on my aorta and need to get it...