almost_hectic
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If the Ross is not considered the "standard" of care for someone such as yourself. It may be that your insurance may take issue with coverage for a much lengthier, much riskier procedure. Something to consider. I think I already stated earlier in this thread, my surgeon immediately recommended the On-x mechanical valve, as if there were no better option for me at 44. Especially since it's the most advanced available at the moment allowing the lowest dose of blood thinner, essentially removing most of the concerns of being on blood thinners long term. And the possibility in the future there may even be blood thinner alternatives, made it sound as though they are already researching what that might be using this new On-X mechanical heart valves are made with the most advanced material in the industry - pure pyrolytic carbon