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Old 07-01-2008, 18:45   #13
Mancie
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Re: Mitral Valve Replacement

I had mitral and aortic valves replaced with mechanical ones just over 2 years ago.. at the time I was told these would be good for 25 years+..if your dads replacement was with a tissue valve they are supposed to last around 15 years or so.
In my case the mitral valve is leaking severely and I am due an operation to repair this in Feb.
Believe me I can understand your dads fears because it is not a very nice operation to undergo to say the least (as I'm sure you know)..I can say that I have been in wards with men in their 80's who have had this operation and have recovered very well..the technics have improved immensly over the last ten years ..I wish him well!
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