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hlthe2b

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7. I would really discuss this with your cardiologists. I do remember that Arnold Schwarzenegger ultimately

Reply to Shellback Squid (Original post)

Sat Mar 16, 2024, 05:47 AM

Mar 2024

chose a pig heart--albeit he could have had individualized reasons for doing so (and, of course, can afford all future care and procedures without concern--something most of us have to worry about)...

Best wishes. But I'd listen to your physicians and then do what is best for you.

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I need a heart valve replacement, mechanical or organic, mechanical lasts longer but the rest of my life [View all] Shellback Squid Mar 2024 OP

Do your doctors prefer one over the other for you? marybourg Mar 2024 #1

yes, mechanical as it lasts longer, organic is harder to replace and i will be older with a much riskier recovery when Shellback Squid Mar 2024 #3

That sounds like a wise choice for you. Maybe different for a 40 year old. marybourg Mar 2024 #9

My dad was on warfarin (coumadin) after a blood clot. applegrove Mar 2024 #2

Yes, putting off death to a later date can be a hard decision Shellback Squid Mar 2024 #4

I'm almost 60. These older years go by so fast. I am not you. applegrove Mar 2024 #5

Is eliquis snpsmom Mar 2024 #6

I would really discuss this with your cardiologists. I do remember that Arnold Schwarzenegger ultimately hlthe2b Mar 2024 #7

Prayers for a successful procedure. Joinfortmill Mar 2024 #8

Thank you for the input, I will discuss this with my Cardiologist on Monday, i hope. Shellback Squid Mar 2024 #10

My grandfather and mother in law both had mechanical valves. sybylla Mar 2024 #11

I've seen the organic valves in younger patients Warpy Mar 2024 #12