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@davej

Just had open heart surgery, my valve was replaced with a mechanical valve because I was told a bovine valve would last from 5 to 15 years and then 2 things might work 1st is maybe a TAVR valve could be used or open chest back up and put in new valve good luck with your decision.

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My medical team didn't recommend a mechanical valve for me and didn't foresee early failure. I have no symptoms, so I'll continue to have an annual echo until the numbers indicate action. I'm very disappointed!