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akaShei
You have all been such a valuable resource to me as my husband's surgery grows closer. 2/26/07 is the big day for his AVR. Still deciding on the valve. The comments regarding mech vs. tissue have been helpful but have made things more confusing at the same time! His cardiologist & surgeon both recommend a mech at his age (36yo). He thinks it's a reasonable choice to get the tissue valve & see what comes about in 15 years as a better option. The idea of being on ACT with a mech. is causing some anxiety. It's such a personal decision. Thank you for all the valuable info. ~ Shei