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About 10 days after surgery I experienced a sudden attack of vertigo / dizziness. Went to the ER and CAT scan was negative. I am still dizzy after 6 weeks and have met with all my doctors. Actually began having dizzy spells every other day or so for a few seconds each episode begining a few...

How often do you have to get tissue valve checked and how is this done ? Also let me know how old you were when you got your valve and how long how have had it so far. Thanks, Howard

I am 51 and have known for about a month now that I am at the point of AVR surgery. I have gathered all the facts, talked to everybody (surgeon, internist, cardiologist, psychologist, family and friends and it all boils down to my personal choice of tissue or mechanical valve. Both are terrible...