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Mechanical heart valve noise: Do you and others hear it?

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Oct 7 10:22am | Replies (22)
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@andytheman

As far as I’m concerned my choice was a “pig valve “ or a mechanical valve. My doctor said that a non mechanical valve has around a 10 year life expectancy where you have to replace it. My St Jude mechanical aortic valve has a life around 40 years. Oped for the 40, witch is coming up as I’ve had it for 12 years..

You need to ask your cardiologist for an answer. That’s my advice. I’m assuming putting a 10 year maximum over a 40 year maximum valve like you want to would make no sense. Ask a professional. We can’t make that call on the Mayo site. Is your mechanical valve failing? I’m just confused about why would you want a pig valve over your mechanical one.

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carlwgordon | @carlwgordon | Mar 12 6:03am

I think having to use bood thinners with a mechanical valve is something people don't like.

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rlhix | @rlhix | Oct 7 10:22am

There are multiple options on the bioprosthetic valves. They are made from bovine in different sizes. Current ones last longer than older ones. If a large enough aortic valve is used, it can be repaired via a valve in a valve by TAVR. That's the route I went on Sep 10 at Mayo when my aortic root ruptured following an LAD double bypass, complex fistula ligation and aneurysm repair on the right coronary artery. I had discussed possible options with the surgeon prior to surgery including a valve saving procedure. The root was 4.8 and ascending 4.7 at the time. It was a good thing we had that discussion because it became a have to case at that point. He used the largest bovine valve (Edwards) that will allow TAVR if it ever becomes an issue.

I didn't want to be on blood thinners because I tend to bleed easy as it is. I didn't know about the noise issues and lucked out. I am literally 4 weeks out of surgery.

That said, there are different options on mechanical valves as well. There is one that allows lower thinner dosages for example.

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