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I am 39 and had severe aortic regurgitation. A completely blown aortic valve. Heart was 7.7 centimeters and growing..Never had a symptom. After the surgery I realized I did have alot of fatigue and no endurance. Thank goodness I had the surgery because it changed my perspective on everything...

Tabitha, I just had a St Jude Mechanical installed last week. Also aortic root replacement. I was told that alot of the choice has to do with: your age; the condition of your heart; and your habits. I am 39 yrs old. 6'0 185lbs. Play golf, move furniture, hike etc.. Because my heart was at...

Good Luck tomorrow Mike! I had mine done last week. I'm 39yrs old and I had a St Jude's Mechanical put in and an aortic root replacement. My valve was 70% blown and my heart was at 8cm. After surgery, I was out of the hospital in 4 days. Just got back from an evening walk around the...