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I'm told my 4yr old aortic valve is deterioting

Posted by cautiousoptimism @cautiousoptimism, Aug 10, 2023

My open heart surgery in 2019 was successful with a tissue valve replacement for the aortic valve. This year's test reveals the valve is deterioting. Has anyone has it replaced twice? I am 80 years old.

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andytheman | @andytheman | Aug 19, 2023
In reply to @gina5009 "the valve you have is probably great for younger candidates, but I was 90 and surgery..." + (show)
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the valve you have is probably great for younger candidates, but I was 90 and surgery was not a viable option. I had the TOVR. Very quick, quite painless, and a much better option than ""just wait and see". Recovery is very quick. I take a child's aspirin every day. No Coumadin. I do need some B.P. Medication. Hopefully, if I later need to replace this valve, there will be even greater progress in the replacement process, or at my age, I may just outlive the need.
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Thanks for replying. May you live many more years

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