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    My double heart valve replacment surgery update

    On June 15, 2021,I had double heart valve replacement surgery. Both the aortic and mitral valve were replaced with tissue valves. The TEE/ECHO test previously had shown a blood clot so they stalled my surgery until the blood clot was gone. Well, on the day of surgery they discovered 2 blood...
  2. M

    1yr AVR + MV Repair

    Happy to hear you are now one year out. Hope you soon get that boost and exercise high that you deserve. Congrats!
  3. M

    16 years with my bovine valve

    Congratulations and thank you for sharing. 16 years is quite a milestone!
  4. M

    Have you had MV & AV replaced at the same time?

    Thanks for your comment and input. I am inclined to have a bioprosthetic valve as well. Next week at this time I should be waking up in ICU. This entire website has been so instrumental in my education I can't even begin to tell you. I am grateful beyond measure - Margie Medical Center of the...
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    Pre-surgery consultation - list of questions

    And I thank one and all as well for posting your questions. I will be talking to my cardio surgeon tomorrow and will pick out the questions that are most important to me. I noticed the first post in this thread was from Aug 2008. And still very relevant today. Many thanks!
  6. M

    Have you had MV & AV replaced at the same time?

    I appreciate your feedback. I will be sure to make my argument for a mechanical valve with the understanding that he makes the final decision after checking out my heart.
  7. M

    Have you had MV & AV replaced at the same time?

    Thanks, I will be sure to check in every 6 months as suggested. I appreciate the feedback.
  8. M

    Date Set For Repeat Mitral alsoTricuspid Replacement

    Will you have someone there with you and for you? Best of luck! (I have to go and purchase some new hiking boots for my visualization!)
  9. M

    Have you had MV & AV replaced at the same time?

    Ultimately I left it to the surgeon who seemed to pick the worst of both but he said the mechanicals will not fall for as long as I live and the tissue valve can be replaced percutaneously, thereby avoiding a second OHS. Although not obvious to me prIor to the surgery, now I view this decision...
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    Date Set For Repeat Mitral alsoTricuspid Replacement

    Hi Blake - just sending good vibes your way. I am scheduled for AV and MV replacement on June 15 so like you I am in pre-surgery stage. What helps me is to visualize me (after my surgery) on my favorite hillside overlooking a snow-covered mountain (a common sight in Colorado in spring time) with...
  11. M

    Mechanical vs Tissue - need help deciding

    This is so loaded with information. Thanks for all of it. And for including the link to the youtube video of Mechanical vs Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve discussion with Mayo Clinic doctor.
  12. M

    Have you had MV & AV replaced at the same time?

    I so appreciate your feedback. I will not be at the Cleveland Clinic (a previous post was inquiring what type of valve the CC was using) but will be at the Heart Center of the Rockies in Loveland CO. I appreciate the links to additional information. I'll delve into that later today. Many thanks!
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    Have you had MV & AV replaced at the same time?

    Well, not really. I got confused when I read this statement... "The study shows that for patients undergoing mitral valve replacement, a mechanical valve is actually beneficial until the age of 70. On the other hand, for patients undergoing aortic valve replacement, the benefit of implanting...
  14. M

    Have you had MV & AV replaced at the same time?

    Hello everyone! I have to have 2 valves replaced at the same time. Have you had this duo surgery and if so, did you get tissue valve or mechanical? Age 65 and looking at surgery in the next few weeks. Been reading lots and lots and keep learning. This from Stanford is interesting but not helpful...
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    Cleveland Clinic valves?

    Thanks for sharing this additional information. It gives me so much more to consider!
  16. M

    My first official post

    I appreciate you sharing your experience with me. I am amazed at the amount of research I am working through. The good thing is it takes my mind off my upcoming surgery.
  17. M

    Cleveland Clinic valves?

    So much to think about. I am happy I asked the question to this forum. I appreciate your real-life experience. It helps me in so many ways.
  18. M

    Cleveland Clinic valves?

    Thanks for sharing. My doctor suggested tissue valve but I know that I have the final say. I appreciate your response.
  19. M

    Cleveland Clinic valves?

    Thanks for sharing. I never thought there would be so much research and pros/cons about valve types. I will keep on learning. Surgery scheduled for mid-June.
  20. M

    Cleveland Clinic valves?

    Thanks for your words and input, I appreciate it.
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