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Hi Mike I am 71, had a triple bypass surgery in December 2012. Year later my Cardiologist discovered that I have mild Aortic and Mitral stenosis. Since then I had regular Echocardiogram & clinical review. Now my Aortic Stenosis has become boarder line severe and Mitral Stenosis moderate. I have been advised that in due course I should have redo surgery for both valves replacement. Recently I had CT scan and end of November 2016 am having coronary angiogram and then review appointment to decide way forward Post Bypass surgery, I had a very difficult recovery in intensive care and suffered from frightening Hallucinations. Hence I am anxious to have another open heart surgery ! I welcome your advice and input from your personal experience

Hi Mike. I am 50 and went with a tissue aortic valve. I am a heavy duty mechanic that works in remote places and I also didn't want to do the warfin thing. I figured with technology that in 10-15 years they should have something better figured out. That's just the way I thought it out. Good luck and God bless.

October 19, 2016 Heart Valve . . Mike, I have had a mechanical mitral valve (St. Jude's) for 29 years. Four months ago I got a second mechanical valve (ATS AP) for my aortic valve. I was 46 years old when I had my first heart surgery. I was cautioned against getting a tissue valve because it would only lasts 10+ years. I am 75 now and had complete open heart surgery this time, too. I recovered so fast and was out fly fishing with my husband after 5 weeks of recovery. I ski, ride my bike, and hike, and I fly fish with Bruce. We like competitive duplicate bridge, travel, and reading . . . and we always travel with our cribbage board. Comment: Coumadin has not been an issue. I have my own little device and run a blood test every two weeks. I put a drop of blood on a little strip, probably much like a diabetic does. My valve problems are a result of having rheumatic fever when I was 16. Questions: bjspinney@gmail Judy Spinney (Colorado)

October 19, 2016 Heart Valve . . Mike, I have had a mechanical mitral valve (St. Jude's) for 29 years. Four months ago I got a second mechanical valve (ATS AP) for my aortic valve. I was 46 years old when I had my first heart surgery. I was cautioned against getting a tissue valve because it would only lasts 10+ years. I am 75 now and had complete open heart surgery this time, too. I recovered so fast and was out fly fishing with my husband after 5 weeks of recovery. I ski, ride my bike, and hike, and I fly fish with Bruce. We like competitive duplicate bridge, travel, and reading . . . and we always travel with our cribbage board. Comment: Coumadin has not been an issue. I have my own little device and run a blood test every two weeks. I put a drop of blood on a little strip, probably much like a diabetic does. My valve problems are a result of having rheumatic fever when I was 16. Questions: bjspinney@gmail Judy Spinney (Colorado)

Hi Mike, I see you are right behind Lila and I on the surgery board. Praying that all goes well for you and that you have a swift, complete, and easy recovery.