biocor valve

[john79t]

Does anyone have a biocor tissue valve?

 

[kfay]

Yes, I had a 31mm porcine biocor valve in the tricuspid position implanted in April, 2008.

Kim

 

[john79t]

Kfay Thanks. I see from their site they are claiming good long term results.

 

[kfay]

Well, I'm hoping it has good long term results. My surgeon told me though, that because of my "young" age (I just love that) of 45, I would hopefully get somewhere between 10-12 years out of it. He had some who had gone longer and only 2 I think who had come back in like 5-7 years. Again, these were all people under 60 in which tissue valves don't have as long of a life. I'm shooting for 20 out of mine...LOL

Kim

 

[john79t]

Some of the research I have seen claim a no reoperation rate of 90% at 17 years for folks 60 and over. I am 61

 

[Mary]

Some of the research I have seen claim a no reoperation rate of 90% at 17 years for folks 60 and over. I am 61

Was that when it was used in the aortic position?

 

[john79t]

Yes that was in the aortic position. Accourding to the study it out performed all others including CEP. I don't know if the study was paid for by the company or not. that would be good to know.