Question 1

could you tell me what are signs that you need a valve replacement?

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Multiple : There are four cardiac valves, each can produce symptoms and require interventions- including replacements..
Progressive deterioration clinically, and by echo will be guidance to, need.
Angina, syncope, heart failure with aortic.
Short of breath, fluid retention, fatigue, with mitral.

Question 2

how does valve replacement surgery work?

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Valve surgery: I don't know how specific or technical an answer you expect... In essence, your (native) valve is cut out, and a replacement is sewn in. This replacement can be a biological valve made from animal product or made from metal alloy...

Question 3

what is valve replacement surgery used for?

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Replace valves: To replace diseased or damaged heart valves.

Question 4

how long can a tavr valve replacement last?

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Depends: Years it seems so far.

Question 5

need valve replacement surgery soon. what are risks?

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Valve replacement: The risks for valve replacement surgery are similar to but slightly higher than for bypass surgery.  Usually before surgery you will have a heart catheterization to evaluate for any coronary disease.  After that your surgeon can discuss with you the risks on the basis of which valve needs replacement, any vascular disease and how well your heart pumps.

Question 6

how long is recovery for a valve replacement surgery?

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That depends.: As in most patients healing time is variable. Most people are out of the hospital within a week and have a 4-6 week period of recovery before they can start to resume normal activity. Heavy duty stuff like working out in a gym may take 5-6 months.

Question 7

can you join the military with a bicuspid valve replacement?

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Valve surgery: To my knowledge, any type of cardiac surgery generally precludes service in the military. You should contact a recruiting office for a specific answer.

Question 8

how long is a tavr valve replacement good before it dosent function well?

Accepted Answer

Unknown, encouraging: Transcutaneous aortic valve replacement is a new technology.  The valve itself is placed by cushing the old valve in place.  It is used when the standard operation is too risky.  So the valve may last as long as the patient is alive.  It is not recommended if you can have valve by surgery.  If the valve wears out then a repeat tavr may be the next step. Hope this helps.

Question 9

why would you need a mitrial valve replacement or "valvuloplasty"?

Accepted Answer

These are different: Valvuloplasty is done for mitral stenosis (calcified valve not opening well). Essentially it is a balloon guided across the valve and opened, causing the valve to "crack" open, to allow flow through the valve. It is not an open heart surgery.
 Mitral valve replacement or mitral valve repair are heart surgeries to fix a very leaky valve or a very calcified valve that does not open well.

Question 10

how long does a tovar valve replacement last?

Accepted Answer

Tovar valve: I assume this is a tissue valve. They can last anywhere up to 18-20 years. There are two types from the pig and from the cow.  Most of the time you do not need to take a blood thinner with this.

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