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Susan Sperry posted an update
2 years ago (September 7, 2023)
Not much on my mind. All is well. Going on 10 years with my second valve. I feel good and the valve is still working.
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Susan Sperry posted an update
3 years ago (March 30, 2023)
Wondering how long valves lasted for people. My first was a cow valve and lasted 12 years. I now have a combo ( forgot the name of it) and it's now 9 years. I was told this would last 10-15 years.
I asked that same question myself many years ago. I believe I have read a few stories of valves lasting as long as 15-20 years, but I fear this is in the minority.. it seems like 12 ish seems common. I myself would love to see more people telling us... Read more.
I have a porcine valve but similar question
Susan Sperry posted an update
3 years ago (January 19, 2023)
I haven't been on this site in a very long time, but wondering how often people are getting echos post surgery. Thanks
I go yearly
Annual
Every six months at first and after the first two years it has been annual.
For me, my cardiologist says 5 years because it sounds perfect. It will actually be six when I end up getting it.
Same schedule as Sherry!
Once a year (surgery was 8 years ago)
Interesting. Mine said 5 years and that felt like it's too long, so I insisted. It's been 3.5 years and I'm anxious since it's been so long.
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