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Welcome Philly John. So much to learn. Being only 41 it does make sense for you to have a mechanical valve. They last a long time. However, I do have a sister who had a pig valve when she was 65 and she is now 82. She walks her dog three times /day. Good luck. Nancy

Hi Chuck: I am getting through the excellent article on Low Flow etc. I need to read and process this many times to absorb the info. My appointment is in one week. I am so afraid that perhaps I am wrong in my assessment re. replacement or anxious that they will refuse the risk of surgery...

Thank you for your kind welcome. I am grateful that you exist.

Hi Chuck, Thank you for your response. It is helpful to me as it does confirm my research and my conclusion. Did anyone tell you that you had "high gradient AS?" I believe I have low gradient AS. Therefore, my numbers are different. I have noted that the criteria is met if symptoms are...

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Hi, I am new. I see the cardiologist on the 15th of Aug. I have my echo results. I have research the numbers. My AVA is 0.84 cm2. I am assuming I will need surgery so I am preparing for the adjustment. Does anyone else know their AVA number by chance when they went to surgery? Thanks. Nancy, Canada