This can sometimes lead to the need for valve replacement.
Recovery from aortic valve replacement will take about three months, if the patient is in good health.
You probably will not need another valve replacement in your lifetime.
Of the other ten, Thomas signed up five bypass cases and one valve replacement.
"What about that triple valve replacement you mentioned last week," George said, following his train of thought.
The next day, he was sent to a university hospital nearby for valve replacement.
If your condition has been progressing slowly, you may be able to wait a little longer before having a valve replacement.
His doctor felt confident that he would come through this valve replacement just fine.
The company also said it was unclear what the risks of valve replacement were.
Had another type of heart surgery, such as valve replacement.