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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...

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...

Hello, I was wondering if the CC leans towards one type of valve or another. Does the doctor suggest a mechanical (all or most of the time) or do you enter the room with your research and tell them what you want? Since they are the experts, it seems they would have a lot to say on the topic. As...

Hello all and thank you for your help. I've been reading and absorbing your information over the past week or so. Tomorrow I talk to the heart surgeon about a Mitral Valve and Aortic Valve replacement (and possibly Tricuspid valve.) The main reason for the visit is to get on his surgery calendar...