Brian O'Neil - Heart Valve Journal

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Marie Myers Valve choice was the hardest decision i ever made, and I went back and forth for weeks when deciding. ... Read more

Brian O'Neil I'm 44. I know I can make a life work on blood thinners because I'm responsible. I am afraid though a ... Read more

DeWayne Adamson I hate blood thinners....

Jeff Williams I'm 39 and went with the mechanical valve in hopes of not having another procedure. So far, the bloo ... Read more

Brian O'Neil Thanks for the response Jeff. Right now I think I would be able to withstand another surgery in 10-15 ... Read more

Rita Savelis I've been on anticoagulants for 9 years because of 2 mechanical valves. There is a period of adjustme ... Read more

Susan Lynn Brian - There are so many advancements in cardiology, the coming decade could offer tons of choices... Read more

DeWayne Adamson I agree with Susan.

DeWayne Adamson foldax.com already doing this in India.

Rose Madura It's a tough decision and my advice is to make a choice and go with it. Don't look back. Susan makes ... Read more

Lyle KIMBRELL Tissue Valve Replacement Durability for Young Patients (heart-valve-surgery.com)

Tissue Valve Replacement Durability for Young Patients

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/learning/tissue-valve-durability-young-patient/

Learn new research about tissue heart valve replacement durability and the lifetime management of heart valve disease from Dr. Patrick McCarthy, heart surgeon.

Rich Butela For what it's worth, I'm 61 and chose the tissue valve. I did not want to mess around with blood thi ... Read more

Abhishek Sharma Well at young age mechanical valve is good choice.. blood thinners is not a big task. Because of tis... Read more

DeWayne Adamson Great article Lyle and Adam!

Brian O'Neil I want to thank everyone for their responses, information, and well wishes. It really means a lot peo ... Read more

DeWayne Adamson Wonderful!

Rose Madura Congratulations Brian! You've made that first step. Personally, I think it's a good decision.

Klara Čičić Brian, it is such a hard decision. At your age, the hardest. I can only wish you luck and may your bi ... Read more

Lyle KIMBRELL Brian, I think you have made a good choice. My son, who is facing aortic repair (or replace) surgery ... Read more

Brian O'Neil It's go time. Thanks again everyone.

Rich Butela All the best Brian

Brian O'Neil All my tubes and catheter are out. I'm off pain medication and oxygen. Getting transferred out of the ... Read more

Marie Myers Excellent Brian! Welcome to recovery!

Rose Madura Very good! Thanks for keeping us updated.

Susan Lynn Great news, Brian! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

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