Had AVR 11/05 at 50 years old doing great.
I thought life expectancy was basically unchanged.
Without other unforseen compications.
Doing some web browsing I came across a life expectancy of 16 to 22 yrs for a 35 yo with a mechanical valve
This is conta to what St Judes post @ 29.9 years for a...
Paradaxa approved for use in Europe and Canada
Few interactions with meds and food
At this point I have not seen any reference for mechanical valves.
Waiting for FDA approval
Link to Paradaxa
http://www.pradaxa.com/Include/media/pdf/Pradaxa_SPC_EMEA.pdf
http://www.warfarinfo.com/dabigatran.htm
