Recent content by Denise1

Hello, I now have a St Jude mechanical valve. I was told by my surgeon that because of all my prior surgeries there was alot of scar tissue which is why he had no choice but go with such a small valve. I will definitely research Dr. Pibarot, thanks for the info!!

Thanks lol, I changed it

I've had fatigue and memory loss since the last valve replacement . I was born with aortic stenosis and had my first valve surgery when I was 8. Three more valve surgeries after that for a total of 4. I have a 17 mm St Jude valve and my surgeon also told me that was the only one he could fit. I...

I was wondering if there are others with prosthetic mismatch and any symptoms you may have.