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flashy · 06-01-2008, 20:33

My dad had one 16 years ago, they are only apparently supposed to last for 12 years then it may need to be done again

my dad has had a terrible cough for the last few weeks which he cant get rid of, and he thinks this has something to do with his heart and that the valve is failing, he is on warfarin to thin his blood and is going to see the doctor tomorrow because he thinks his time is up and may need another valve replacement, he nearly died the last time he had it done because his veins collapsed

i've been dreading this for years, he's the only parent i have left, mum passed away when i was 15 and i couldnt stand being without him

has anyone else had this procedure done more than once?

06-01-2008, 20:33	#1
flashy God Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: i'm on the edge of glory Posts: 13,528 Liked: 214 times Rep Power: 95232	Mitral Valve Replacement My dad had one 16 years ago, they are only apparently supposed to last for 12 years then it may need to be done again my dad has had a terrible cough for the last few weeks which he cant get rid of, and he thinks this has something to do with his heart and that the valve is failing, he is on warfarin to thin his blood and is going to see the doctor tomorrow because he thinks his time is up and may need another valve replacement, he nearly died the last time he had it done because his veins collapsed i've been dreading this for years, he's the only parent i have left, mum passed away when i was 15 and i couldnt stand being without him has anyone else had this procedure done more than once? __________________ When people walk away from you, let them go... It doesn't mean they are bad people, it just means their part in your story is over