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Hi, First I think it is really good you got so much info from both doctors. From what I know, most doctors, recommend repairs for Mitral valves and IF one is not possible, then I think for someone your age, most would rec a mechanical valve, altho a tissue valve wouldnt be ruled out, depending...

My "Guess" since he had hoped to wait until the season was over, but passed out, would be stenosis. He may have had an aneurysm also, but if that ruptured he would not have had surgery a day or so later, if he made it to the hospital..He is a very good example of what can happen when people when...

Everyone is different and what kind of jobs make a difference too, since you have to follow the weight lifting guidelines, but since you dont do lifting for your job, as long as you feel well, it probably wouldnt be a problem going back to work as long as you get clearance from your doctors. I...

I know it is a little bittersweet, especially being so close to your REDO. Along with everyone else I will keep good thoughts for you w/ surgery and hope it is an easier time of it, since you know somewhat what to expect and are in such good shape going into it.

Thank you. Some of my fav people are from the UK :) I dont know very much about CE porcine since I dont know of many people getting them or discussing them recently. But I can look more into it. I know that for the most part (in earlier valves at least) Cow, pericardial valves tend to thicken as...

I DID read your entire story, I was quite emotional reading about your childhood. I did not have any surgeries, My now 25 yer old son is the one who had so many heart surgeries and will definatly need more. Many of the members at the adults w/ CHD site had a valve or 2 replaced as part of their...

Special, Thank you and you really ARE special, not just because of your heart issues. I am very sorry to hear all that you ent thru, probably more so because my son turned Blue when he was 1 day old and we found out he had so much wrong with his heart he needed surgery at 10 days just so he...

Otta thank you. I didnt read the whole article before so didnt realize they are using it inside the heart for holes etc. how great. Thank you

Thank you, I think the work Cormatrix is doing is wonderful. Just even a way to improve patches for holes in heart septums, is huge. FWIW Justin has a few dacron/gortex patches in the septums between both his ventricles (VSD) and atrium (ASD) he got them during his 2nd heart surgery when he was...

Its great there are now 2 TAVI approved in the US, Now even more people will be candidates. what really surprised me was this quote "We estimate the U.S. TAVR market will be approximately $450 million in 2014," said Glenn Novarro, an analyst with RBC Capital Market" No wonder so many companys...

It's amazing how much smaller and better the different monitors are. I'm glad it isnt getting in the way. Let us know how things turn out. BTW are you tired of this weather?

I have not heard of any increased rates of BE for valves in valves, either in the newer Aortic ones or in the Pulmonary valves they've been doing about 15 years now. I looked and most articles seem to say it is "rare" I dont know how that compares to sewn in valves. I knw the post op infection...

Is a little confusing , (article) since they mention 2 different studies, the beginning, is About Aortic Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, today announced unprecedented long-term durability results for bovine...

We live in Camden County. Justin (25 year old son) Has had most of his heart surgery at CHOP, but many of his docs on on staff a both CHOP and Penn, they are very good. Also I know there are some great heart surgeons at laukenau. Dr Samuels is one of the people I would trust to operate on...

I thought it was pretty interesting too here is a study from 2006 (i cant believe that is now 8 years ago, but im not any older :) ) http://www.jtcvsonline.org/article/S0022-5223(08)01409-8/fulltext Isolated aortic valve replacement in North America comprising 108,687 patients in 10 years...

Hi I'll write more later, but first welcome. When reading your post It seems having the option to carry your own child, seems very important , IF that is the case almost everyone would reccomend a tissue valve. YES it IS possible to have a good pregnancy and have a healthy baby on mech valve and...

I believe that 85% was in groups 50 and up, BUT there is a newer study, not printed yet but presented at a conference specifically addressing under 60 and so far they showed 17 years later not only were the valves still in patients under 60 but the majority doing well. Since the paper has not...

Hi Sammy, first No! Better hospitals dont get different quality valves than any other hospitals. What ever brand they buy get the same valves any other hospital gets who buys the same kind. Yes tissue valves are lasting longer, but some kinds and manufacturers, have track records of lasting...

Is it possible to list wha she took in a coloumn for the last month or so w/ the INR next to it? seeing it like that may make it easier to see whats going on and maybe help find a sweet spot. It is harder to give advice, or see what the problem is, especially when she was so high she had to skip...

Sorry to hear about your ongoing stomach problems, but thank you for updating on this thread, I think it will be helpful to others wondering the same type of things and getting the house set up pre op. I hope the GI is able to help you, I know how tough it can be to run into stomache issues...