I am scheduled to have PVC ablation. The Doc said he will need to penetrate the chamber wall in my upper heart due to my having a tissue aortic valve replacement . Will this hole close on it... View answer

What is mylife expectancy after heart failure and a cow valve replacement ... View answer

do you need to have a catheter camera surgery before open aorta heart valve replacement? ... View answer

Is it alright to partake in a small amount of marijuana after my heart valve replacement July 19th? ... View answer

I am having aheart valve replacement in 2 weaks, I was told to stop taking Plavix . should I and why XXXXXXX ... View answer

66 year old man had heart attack at 59; required triple bypass and tissue valve replacement . He recovers, but resumed smoking. What is the likelihood of: 1) repeat heart attack; and/or... View answer

Hello. Wondering if there are any treatments to ease or remove issues with a fluid seep from tissue surrounding aortic valve replacement? Specifically, endocartitis was initial reason for valve... View answer

Has the longevity of the use of tissue valves for heart valve replacement been proven yet? It has been known that although tissue valves have lower rates of thrombotic episodescompared... View answer

I have aortic valve insufficiency, do I need heart surgery (valve replacement) and when? I have aortic valve insufficiency, do I need heart surgery (valve replacement) and when? ... View answer

What questions should we ask when my mom goes to talk the surgeon about getting a heart valve replacement ? If this is too much to read skip to the bottom my question is there. But the following story ... View answer