Hi Tammy
Oh Tammy. I know we just talked and you did not mention this to me.
Sorry, with all the medical hub bub going on in our lives...too many people sick.....your valve issue slipped my mind
Deciding factor if I had to do it all over again...would not do so unless there were notable changes compromising the heart.
When I had my MVP my left atrium was mildly enlarged. Did not have ANY symptoms. Decided to go ahead before more damage was done. Understand that alot of MVP patients are in A-Fib due to it not being caught early on. Luckily, I escaped it, at least for now. Three months post op I acquired PAC's. These lasted for almost two years until they found the proper medication. I can drink my coffee now. Yeah!
My GP told me that this is very common. Aortic replacement after Mitral. Something to do with the increased pressure from the mitral prothesis on the Aortic. People with their biological valves do not have this 'forceful' flow. He also said that there is medication you can take to push it off.
Francesca here on the forum has been doing very well with holding off. You may want to contact her to see what her secret is. And let us know.
Did you have any concerns with your Aortic valve prior to the Mitral replacement? We have the same exact valve and I am wondering what to expect down the road.
Whatever the case may be... we are here for each other! And that's encouragement enough for most!
Talk soon
Take care