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Aortic valve replacement
The patients aortic valve leaflets are cut out and a prosthetic valve is sewn to the patients aortic valve annulus. It is done using cardiopulmonary bypass. Choices of valve are mechanical or bio prosthetic.
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How safe is transcaval aortic valve replacement? Possible risks? It doesn't appear to be widely used yet. Possible reasons for that?
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What is an aortic valve replacement?
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How dangerous is an aortic valve replacement?
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Aortic valve replacement done with pig or fake one?
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What should I do at home after aortic valve replacement?
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What problems could occur after aortic valve replacement?
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What happens during, and after an aortic valve replacement?
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How much time roughly does a aortic valve replacement take?
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What is the definition or description of: aortic valve replacement?
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Is it normal to take days to wake up after a aortic valve replacement?
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Aortic valve replacement - tissue or mechanical which would you suggest?
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Can you tell me what happens before, during, and after an aortic valve replacement?
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A 32-year old asked:
Does minimal-access aortic valve replacement reduce the incidence of postoperative complications?
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A 33-year old asked:
Should i be concerned if my friend is 36y old and needs an aortic valve replacement. Has anyone had this done?
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A 38-year old asked:
Why will my tissue aortic valve replacement only last for 7-12 years, especially because my original lasted 65 years?
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A 65-year old male asked:
I require Aortic Valve Replacement. I have excellent insurance and am very financially secure. Where and by whom would you/should I go for it?
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A 32-year old male asked:
After aortic valve replacement how many month rest in home?
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A 33-year old asked:
How common is a mechanical aortic valve replacement surgery?
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A 37-year old asked:
Please help! what happens in aortic valve replacement surgery?
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What are things you should not do after an aortic valve replacement surgery?
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Is it normal to take all day to wake up after a aortic valve replacement surgery?
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Would it be considered normal to take days to wake up after a aortic valve replacement surgery?
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A 27-year old male asked:
How is a small aortic annulus or root handled when doing aortic valve replacement? Do the 19mm or 17mm valves flow badly? More risks?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Having my aortic valve replacement surgery next month.I need to relocate to a different country. How long before i can do that. Any supervision needed?
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Do certain surgeons specialize in aortic valve replacement?
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What is the effect of a pacemaker after aortic valve replacement?
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Will my energy level go up after I had an aortic valve replacement?
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Where can I find a list of surgeons who specialize in aortic valve replacement?
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How much time should one take warfarin after aortic valve replacement tissue valve?
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Whats the life expectancy for a 22 year old after a aortic valve replacement (mechanical?
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