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I suppose all good things must come to an end as I was recently diagnosed with serious regurg in my tissue valve which has served me well for 13 years. This is my first time back on this site in 12 years, it was so helpful to me back then. Based on reading only a few posts, I am reading here...

Good article today in NYTimes: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/03/business/fda-approves-less-invasive-heart-valve-replacement.html?_r=1&ref=health

Good progress for the Edwards valve and its implantation approach... http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-21/edwards-wins-panel-support-to-sell-first-less-invasive-heart-valve-in-u-s-.html

Can't believe it's here! This time last year I was headed in for the cath and pre-op tests. Would rather be where I am today!!! Thanks to all who were there for me last year and since....

More studies need to be done, and this one was paid by Edwards, but good news nonetheless for tissue valvers. This is consistent with my research heading into my surgery almost 1 year ago! http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/04/03/health/AP-US-MED-Heart-Valves.html?_r=1&ref=aponline

This article relates primarily to Edwards' recent earnings announcements, but the product developments being announced by Edwards with regards to transcatheter replacement of its tissue valves is encouraging. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Edwards-Lifesciences-Projects-iw-2322659165.html?x=0&.v=1

Additional good news from the Edwards' Partner trial: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Edwards-heart-valve-improves-rc-721172433.html?x=0&.v=217

fyi....good news for mech valvers.... Boehringer Wins FDA Approval for First Warfarin Rival (Update1)2010-10-19 22:10:12.105 GMT (Updates with comments from agency in eighth paragraph.) By Naomi Kresge and Catherine LarkinOct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH won U.S.regulatory...

good news for tissue valvers.... Edwards’s Win Yields Therapy for Frail Heart Patients (Update2)2010-09-23 20:22:23.972 GMT By David Olmos and Michelle Fay CortezSept. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Edwards Lifesciences Corp.’s Sapienheart valve may become the first life-saving treatment in theU.S. for...

Just got the results from my 3-months post-op stress test and echo - my left ventricle dimensions measurement has fallen from 7.0 cm down to 5.2 cm, well within normal range. No more cardio visits for 6 months. The surgery WORKS, people!

the avr went very successully on Tuesday! Only 24 hours in the ICU and the are talking about sending me home tomorrow! A little soon but things seem to have been on track. It still hasn't hit me yet that the whole thing is over

Hi all - is there a resource one can go to for data regarding the durability of various types of tissue valves, other than the manufacturers' own sites? The assumption here is that I have chosen tissue over mechanical, and would now like to choose among tissue valves based on durability...

I wrote a post on this subject a few months ago looking for advice when my cardio told me it was time to have the surgery, my surgery is now in a couple of weeks' time. After getting some advice from my daughter's (4 years old) teacher about what to say, I've now told her and it went incredibly...

Has anyone come across any recent papers on the status of the development of percutaneous replacement of aortic valves - i.e., replacing tissue valves through a catheter? I've read one study but it appears to be used currently for people who are extremely ill and it's a life saving measure when...

After 5 years in the "waiting room", my date is set for April 27th. Still wavering on valve choice, but other than that I am remarkably calm about the whole thing. I'm sure the panic will come last minute!! Thanks to everyone for the advice over the years.

Hi, I recall seeing someone provide this information in the past but I can't find it with the retooled site. I've seen people mention the importance of how far a mech valve will open up - e.g., 90 degrees, 70 degrees etc., and its importance to things just as platelet count. Does anyone know...

Hi, I am leaning towards going with a mechanical valve (I'm in early 40s) because I do not want to have a re-operation and I've been told that the mechanical valve and Dacron graft will certainly outlive me. My question - is there any information or data out there about the rate and causes of...

Hi, My cardio has advised that my surgeon should perform a Maze procedure at the same time as my AVR in order to deal with my persistent afib. I don't dispute the need for the procedure, I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this done, are there any additional questions or considerations I...

Hi, After 5 years in the "waiting room", I learned today that I have to move forward with the valve replacement surgery. Cardio estimates that I should have the surgery within the next 6 months to be on the safe side. I have read some of the very useful preparation lists and posts in this...

Hi, Are there some old posts or has anyone done any research on the potential for future internal bleeding events, not caused by lifestyle or injury? My cardio has said that the probability of a bleeding event increases by 1% per year, and it is cumulative - so after 40 years (in my 40s now)...