I had my aortic valve repaired ~2.5 years ago at age 33. It was a unique procedure that recreated leaflets with pericardium.
My echo in January showed moderate regurgitation and an enlarged left ventricle, ie, time to start thinking about a new valve.
I was disappointed with that news, but it was a risk I was willing to take at the time.
7 days ago I had an On-X put in to take care of it.
Everything went well, I'm feeling good, and I'm hopeful that the mech valve lasts as long as I do.
I don't post much on this forum - but I wanted to share my anecdote for people considering different types of valves and procedures.
We're not entirely sure why the repair failed but I'm happy to put the whole thing in the rear-view mirror.
I appreciate all of the anticoagulation therapy info that's been shared on here - it's reassuring to hear from people leading "normal" lives while on act.
Thanks for listening!
My echo in January showed moderate regurgitation and an enlarged left ventricle, ie, time to start thinking about a new valve.
I was disappointed with that news, but it was a risk I was willing to take at the time.
7 days ago I had an On-X put in to take care of it.
Everything went well, I'm feeling good, and I'm hopeful that the mech valve lasts as long as I do.
I don't post much on this forum - but I wanted to share my anecdote for people considering different types of valves and procedures.
We're not entirely sure why the repair failed but I'm happy to put the whole thing in the rear-view mirror.
I appreciate all of the anticoagulation therapy info that's been shared on here - it's reassuring to hear from people leading "normal" lives while on act.
Thanks for listening!