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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Helen Yade posted an update

10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

Gee it is coming up fast! Still have not picked the valve!! I think it is the hardest Choice to make for this surgery! If anyone out there has any advise I would LOVE it! I am thinking of the ON-X Valve Mechanical or the Magna Ease by Edwards..I am... Read more.

Alma Mater

I am leaning mechanical. I don't want to go through this again, if I can help it. But it's a really personal choice. Best wishes in coming to your decision!

Charles Haas

I am up for a mitral valve repair on October 5. My surgeon is 95% sure that the repair is possible, but has strongly advised the mechanical in the event he needs to replace, since his experience with tissue valves is maybe 10-15 years, and I am 63.

Doran Herritt

I went tissue to stay away from Coumadin even though I am 47. It is the Edwards valve. Hoping technology comes along by the time I need replacement. Tavr was just approved for moderate risk patients, so it will be coming to low risk soon. That means ohs may be... Read more.

Helen Yad

Food for thought! I will look into them,, Have both of your opinions to think about ,,Going for a tissue valve and maybe the future will be a TAVR ..by then not soo bad? Or Going with On-x and a low dose Coumadin.and maybe a future with aspirin only..and no... Read more.

Enrique K

Helen, I am 41 years of age and all my surgeons recommend the mechanical valve but I have already made my decision going with a tissue valve: When I told my surgeon that I am an avid snow skier and his response was you will never be able to ski... Read more.

Helen Yade posted an update

10 years ago (September 28, 2015)

I have a few more days till I have surgery for Aortic Stenosis to have a valve replaced. I have been anemic or it would have been done a little while ago! I am soo torn as to which valve to go with.I am a somewhat active 60 yr old... Read more.