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2020-10-17 16:04:29
How long does an artificial valve in a mitral valve replacement patient work? Does it have any duration after which its time span would cease? What happens or what is the next step in such a patient? Does another open heart surgery is required or are there any alternatives?
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We have seen heart valves work more than 30 years...esp. st Jude mechanical valves. It will work as long as you take anticoagulation medicine timely. Redo heart valve surgery can be done for a choked valve or one affected by degeneration. Online consultation will be helpful whether this case is pre-op or post-op.
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Answered2020-10-22 07:57:55

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Yes generally it last for 10 to 15 yrs ... You hav to hav a check up regularly  and if valve degenerates  it  will require  replacement  . Mostly surgical but PERCUTANEOUS  options can be explored .

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