Recent content by RDISH

Thanks for all the information, point’s of view, and well wishes! I had a consultation visit with a surgeon last week, (I met with this same surgeon 15 yrs ago after a knee jerk recommendation from a new cardiologist, and at the time there were a few numbers that pointed to the condition being...

Chris, Your case is exactly my dilemma, at 45 you opted for a tissue valve (BTW, did your surgeon steer you in that direction or was that your strong preference?) that didn’t work out as you had planned but if you had gone with a mechanical valve at that time don’t you think you still would...

Thanks for the replies this is exactly the feed back I was looking for! I agree 100% that the advice from the surgeon will most likely be for the mechanical valve based on my limited knowledge. However at 41 I think I am looking at a 2nd valve replacement even with a mechanical valve. I think I...

Hello All! I am new to this site and very thankful I found you guys. I have a consultation appointment with a surgeon tomorrow to see about an aortic valve replacement. I’m not 100% sure what all of my options are but an obvious question that will come up is mechanical or tissue valve. I’ve...