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JBriau
I had my mitral valve replaced in 10/01/99. At that time I received a Mechanical valve. I was unable to research the
different types of valves. I was very sick and needed
it replaced right away. I was told a mechanical valve would last
along time and probably not be rejected by my body.
I have no complaints about my valve it works good and I have
kept on ticking!!
At the time I my aortic valve had a mild leak but was not
touched because they didn't want to spread the infection.
I have been on close watch by my cardiologist because my
valve is leaking more. Iknow that when I see him on the
4th of this month, he will say surgery.
My question is: Do I have to have a mechanical valve for
my aortic? I have researched the different valves but
couldn't find anything out regarding 2nd surgery on
different valve. Help would be appreciated!
Thanks
JBriau
different types of valves. I was very sick and needed
it replaced right away. I was told a mechanical valve would last
along time and probably not be rejected by my body.
I have no complaints about my valve it works good and I have
kept on ticking!!
At the time I my aortic valve had a mild leak but was not
touched because they didn't want to spread the infection.
I have been on close watch by my cardiologist because my
valve is leaking more. Iknow that when I see him on the
4th of this month, he will say surgery.
My question is: Do I have to have a mechanical valve for
my aortic? I have researched the different valves but
couldn't find anything out regarding 2nd surgery on
different valve. Help would be appreciated!
JBriau