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Hello, I'll try to provide comments below about particular details. My general impression is that you are overthinking your case...

Good luck Tekmagika. When you are in recovery and coming out of sedation you may feel as if you got hit by a Mack truck. Be prepared for...

I have moderate mitral stenosis and and moderate regurgitation per my echo this May. Moderately enlarged left atrium normal left...

I have a St. Jude in the aortic position as well. In my experience, I did what they said but didn't monitor to make sure I hit a...

Oh and its good to see that I get the offiical approval from the Sherrif here on the site Its always good to get feedback that I'm on...

Hi personally I wouldn't be "very nervous" because Tom has suggested the risk of thrombosis is not so great with modern bileaflet...

Hello, I've been reading excellent threads here for a little while. Thanks to every member for such great and informative info and for...

Hi yep ... the requirement for reoperation of a mechanical valve is not because of the valve wearing out. It is mainly extensive...

I didn't crib ;-) good point above too, worth repeating

Here is the study where the 20% stroke figure comes from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32090315/

I see that Tommy has had a go, but I'll have a go without reading what he wrote (I'd call that cribbing). As it happens as you age you...

Pellice. Speak to me in layman's terms and explanations.

Well. Managed INR brings that back to about aged related general population risk levels

Yes, I understand that. I biggest fear with the mechanical valves is that I would have the constant worrying about the blood thinners...

First diagnosed at age 49 with aortic root diameter of 43mm. Two years later was 45mm. For the last 10 years it has roughly been in...