A member asked:

I have a prosthetic heart valve. titanium, 32 mm, mitral valve. it will be 20 years on january 11th, 2015. should the length of time be a concern?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Prosthetic valve: If the model,serial batch number is available then there should be a database of implants to give specific guidance;likely yours should be fine for at least another 20++ years with good care eg warfarin,antibiotic prophylaxis etc

Answered 10/29/2014

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