How long can aortic valve replacement last?

goddard1355 · Newbie Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 2

My cousin needs to go to aortic valve replacement. I know that this kind of surgery is not so dangerous and I don’t worry too much. Still, you never know what can happen. But I’m wondering How long can aortic valve replacement last? Would he need to have another one after few years?

ursala1869 · Newbie Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 1

I hear that doctors usually say that repaired valve can possibly last a lifetime but the most of patients will require a valve replacement within ten or fifteen years. Biological valves may last 15 years or longer, without decline in function. But mechanical valves are very durable and are designed to last a lifetime.

How long can aortic valve replacement last?

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