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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Peggy Whitecotton posted an update

3 years ago (February 16, 2023)

My bovine valve is failing

😂 Susan Lynn reacted to this

Marie Myers

Not the news you want to hear! I am sorry you will be facing another procedure. Hopefully , you may be eligible to have TAVR, which is a less invasive way to replace a failing aortic tissue valve. Please keep us posted on what you find out.

Susan Lynn

Peggy - Sorry to read this news. As Marie said, hopefully TAVR will be an option. Wishing you the best! ❤️

Pamela Gregory

Yes I think after age 70 if everything else with your heart is ok they can do TAVR. Either way at least they know before it is critical like the last time. They will fix you up great!❤️

Greg Lewis

Hi Peggy! As Pamela says, this time, they know what is going on with your heart, before it gets bad. That's a good thing! You had a rough go, the first time, but that does not mean it will be anything like that this time. Mine was less than enjoyable... Read more.

Rose Madura

Peggy, so sorry to hear. It's something we all dread , those of us with tissue valves. But seems like you got many good years out of it. As everyone has said, hopefully they can do TAVR. Please inquire about it if it's not discussed. God bless you! 🙏

Peggy Whitecotton posted an update

3 years ago (February 16, 2023)

Aortic valve is sternosis

Peggy Whitecotton posted an update

5 years ago (June 24, 2020)

I haven't posted anything for a long time. But I need some support right now. My cardiologist thinks my bovine aortic valve is failing. I had OHS 5 years agp, I was 74 at the time. I was told back then that the valve would most likely last 15 to... Read more.

Marie Myers

I am so sorry to hear about your valve failure. Early valve failure is a possibility that lurks in the back of my mind every time I get an echo. I seem to recall 15% of aortic bovine valves can fail around 3 years, and it is more common in... Read more.

Shannon Gray

I am so sorry. Not a fair deal to have to face. Prayers this can be fixed easily. Such difficult news.

Barbara Wood

So sorry! Sending best wishes Peggy, keep us posted.

Rose Madura

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear this. My aunt had a TAVR at age 75 into her bovine aortic valve and has done very well. She turned 80 in March and feeling pretty good. Prayers coming your way.

Mike Czaplewski

Sorry to hear that Peggy. I was told a couple of months ago that my aortic bovine valve that was installed on 1-9-17 was failing also. I had my TAVR on 6-23-20 and came home yesterday. So far, so good. I certainly hope this valve lasts longer than the 3... Read more.