Richard Munson
Guess its whats worse to one is not bad to another. Second opinion in order?
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Thoma Lile posted an update
2 years ago (July 20, 2023)
I am 65 years old, female, and moderately obese but with no other health issues, normal blood pressure, no meds of any kinds.
I have a damaged mitral valve that could be repaired. My cardiologist told me that we should wait for it "to get worse" before having it repaired.... Read more.
James Holcomb
Agree with Richard, a second opinion may be the right next step. Have you been given a degree of findings for your valve? My regurgitation is listed a moderate/severe plus i'm experiencing left atrium enlargement.
Richard Munson
That is what mine was and since surgery, chamber enlargement has shrunk a lot.
Klara ÄœiäIä‡
Just like Richard says. I went for three opinions, two were for surgery, one was for watchful waiting. I wanted surgery in order to not cause any more strain to my heart and made the decision. The surgery wasn't 100% successful but now my heart chambers are back to normal... Read more.
Thoma Lile posted an update
4 years ago (October 2, 2021)
Have any of you opted for biological valve replacement as opposed to mechanical? Thank you.
I am on my next surgery. My last one I got the on-x 6 yrs ago and it hasnt done so well. I have a high gradient and palps are back. I'm going with a tissue this time. Also the loud ticking drives me crazy.
I chose a biological valve at age 63. Hope that I get a long life out of it, but only time will tell. It was a very hard decision to make!
I just got a tissue valve at age 59. I decided I’d rather be free from warfarin knowing the trade off is a valve that probably won’t last my lifetime. I’m hoping for a transcatheter replacement when this one wears out, but we’ll see. I also got diagnosed with lymphoma... Read more.
My wife was also concerned about the ticking noise, so that played a part.
I was 59 when I got a tissue valve. I'm hoping for a long life out of it. It's a difficult yet very personal decision. My advice is to do research, talk to the doctors, make a decision. And don't look back. Whatever decision you make will be the right... Read more.
Thoma Lile posted an update
4 years ago (October 2, 2021)
I’m just now starting this journey, trying to decide what to do. I’m 64 years old, in excellent health, but have a grade 3 murmur.
Does biological heart valve replacement preserve a normal lifespan? Thank you.
My cow valve and I are planning on it!
Marie, hope you have at least another 60-70 years with your cow valve. Very moooooving.
Richard you are so sweet..... But I don’t have the funds to live to 133 years!
But you look so young. Must be that florida sunshine.
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