Congratulations, again, Dick, on your 54 year valversary.
You've lived with your valve 24 years longer than I have with mine (so far). May you keep running with it for many more years.
I've managed to live with my St. Jude's valve for 30 years - yesterday - 8/20. So far, it seems to be clicking along just fine -- although my electrocardiologist hypothesized that one of the stitches formed some scar tissue that may be interfering with my heart rhythym - but who knows?
For me, as of today, I've had this thing for 30 years - and have no idea how long I'll be alive to mark some new anniversaries with this valve in my chest.
You've lived with your valve 24 years longer than I have with mine (so far). May you keep running with it for many more years.
I've managed to live with my St. Jude's valve for 30 years - yesterday - 8/20. So far, it seems to be clicking along just fine -- although my electrocardiologist hypothesized that one of the stitches formed some scar tissue that may be interfering with my heart rhythym - but who knows?
For me, as of today, I've had this thing for 30 years - and have no idea how long I'll be alive to mark some new anniversaries with this valve in my chest.