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Back again from years ago. time for my second avr surgery. first replaced at age 50, 59 plus now. went with bovine Edwards magna 3000 23mm. Also a small aortic prothesis. Valve is shot and I am now in the process of selecting who and where.. my cardiogist says this one will be a bit more difficult due to the prothesis.. and for some reason likes the mechanical valve... I do not want the mechanical valve as I am still very active surfing, other water sports and just all around adventures. I am in excellent shape expect for the valve... I don't understand where the additional difficulty just because of the dacron sleeve patch. Anybody have feedback... and or why this next one will be more difficult.. we can go to anywhere in the nation we want and now that he has said that we are looking for the best valve guy at the best hospital we can find. over reacting ? Input please... seems to me that this replace is done quite a bit with a prothesis ?
