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I had my first aortic replacement when I was 20 years old. I chose an Edwards tissue valve and it lasted 7 years. A little over a year ago, I had to have the tissue valve replace and I chose the OnX mechanical valve. I made this decision primarily to avoid additional surgeries every 7-10 years...

Tissue vs mechanical in younger patients Tissue vs mechanical in younger patients I have a family friend of similar age who underwent the ross procedure. Unfortunately, her pulmonary prosthesis only lasted 12 years and her aortic valve is showing signs of calcification. I had my aortic valve...

Hi all, I am new to the board so here is my heart history. After birth my pediatrician discovered an aortic murmur. After multiple echocardiograms, I was diagnosed with congenital aortic valve malformation (not truly bicuspid, but close). At the time, he suggested I wait to have it replaced...