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Hey everyone, was just wondering if some of you mechanical valve patients wouldn’t mind posting the age you got your surgery and your age now! Just for some positive reinforcement for our younger folks! :) Happy Thanksgiving

Hi everyone, These threads often are about TAVR, tissue valves and the exciting medical advancements coming in the future for those things. wonder if anyone has any links or info on advancements on mechanical valves and blood thinners? I know On-X was a big big advancement when that came out...

30 year old BAV patient with mild to moderate regurgitation here. I have been dealing with extreme anxiety towards my heart, hoping some of you wonderful people can help. 1. The Ross Procedure sounds really good if I need to get surgery while I’m in my younger years. Why don’t more people in...

New member here. Have stable moderate BAV. It’s been moderate for 7 years but now I have a 4.0 AA. I’m 32 years old—my cardio at Cleveland Clinic said it would still likely be very long until surgery. He guessed between 10-20 years. Does that rate of progression sound right to you guys? Trying...