Recent content by attagirl_MN

Thank you, Pellicle. I had my consultation with my original surgeon. Turns out I don't have a blood clot. It's strictly pannus. My obstruction is about 1cm. He said I could wait a while before the second replacement, but not too long that I get symptomatic. He also recommended (later via email)...

I had my 1-year follow-up echocardiogram which indicated increased outflow over the new valve. Then I had a CT angiogram which showed that the leaflets are still functioning but the doctors still couldn't determine if it was pannus or a clot. Then I had a TEE test, which indicated that pannus...

My St. Jude Regent aortic valve needs to be replaced 1 year after initial replacement due to pannus and a blood clot. ON-X is a possibility and wondered if anyone has developed pannus with the valve in the aortic position? Of course the literature claims 0% pannus ... just want to be sure.