A member asked:

Ive to have the mitral and aortic vavle replaced.im having mechanical ones..im 55.. wats the different valves u can av replaced and why this one fr me?

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: Your question is multifactorial. First, patient preference is extremely important. Your age also has something to do with the choice. You are young so a tissue valve would not last as long as a mechanical valve. However, mechanical valves requiring anticoagulation and some people do not want to be burdened with this. You will be fine. Best of luck

Answered 9/29/2016

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