Recent content by Boxwell

Thanks for your replies. The pig valve is the one I would prefer, it's just my age that is making me think about whether a metal one would be a safer bet. I feel in my situation you could almost toss a coin and have as good a chance of getting it right. Neil - what are hbp tabs? Is it likely...

Hello, I have to get my aortic valve replaced in the summer (and my mitral repaired). I'll be 37 in a couple of months. I also have Crohns disease. I need to make the decision on whether to go with a tissue valve or with a metal one like a lot of people here I guess. With Crohns disease I...