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Usually 10 to 15 years. Lasts longest in Senior Citizens as opposed to younger patients. Have gone 20 years best cases.
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∙ 13y agoit should last forever until that person dies.
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How long does a pig heart valve last?
about as long as a regular valve
What are some disadvantages of using animal organs for human transplants?
Unlike human-to-human transplants, the animals are generally slaughtered specifically to provide the organ.Bovine or porcine heart valves don't usually last as long as a mechanical valve. However, there is the advantage that you don't need to take cumadin (rat poison) for the rest of you life with an animal replacement.
What is the lifespan of a car's tire valve?
The valve stem should last at least as long as the tire.
What long-term effects on the heart would result from a damaged valve?
This causes the heart to make a gurgling sound that is called a heart murmer.
Why does a 12 valve cummins last so long?
because the dont rev very high and the were built very good to last long
How long does a water pressure valve last?
Depens on the brand some last well over 308 years
If you have had a aortic valve replace and an aortic aneurysm repaired will these need done again?
I answered this already and dont know where the answer is... short answer is yes... if you live that long... 12 years is average... but if you have a mechanical valve its closer to 20 years, but a lot of people have cow or pig valves, and the flesh wears out earlier mostly cause it doesnt get regenerated like human parts. the trick with mechanical valves is you have to take blood thinners forever to keep the blood from gumming up the valve.
How long does open heart last?
Open heart surgery can last many hours; ranging from 6 hours to 24 hours.
Heart valve surgery - series?
Normal anatomyThere are four valves in the heart: aortic valve, mitral valve, tricuspid valve, and pulmonary valve. The valves are designed to control the direction of blood flow through the heart. The opening and closing of the heart valves produce the heart-beat sounds.IndicationsHeart valve replacement may be recommended for:narrowing of the heart valve (stenosis)leaking of the heart valveValve problems may be caused by infections (rheumatic fever) or birth defects and may cause heart failure (congestive heart failure) and infections (infective endocarditis).The surgery is done while the patient is deep-asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia). An incision is made through the breast bone (sternum).Procedure, part 1Heart valve surgery is open-heart surgery. Tubes are used to re-route the blood away from the heart to a heart-lung bypass machine to keep the blood oxygenated and circulating while the heart is being operated on.Procedure, part 2Valves may be repaired or replaced. Replacement heart valves are either natural (biologic) or artificial (mechanical). Natural valves are from human donors (cadavers), modified natural valves are from animal donors (porcine: pigs) which are placed in synthetic rings, and artificial valves are made of metal or plastic. Natural valves rarely require life-long medication to prevent blood clot formation (anticoagulation), whereas artificial valves will require anticoagulation.The advantage of mechanical valves is that they last longer-thus, the tradeoff of lifelong anticoagulation in some cases is worth it to avoid a second valve replacement surgery.Procedure, part 3The ineffective mitral valve is removed and the heart valve replacement is sutured into place.AftercareThe rate of success of heart valve surgery is high and increasing. The operation provides symptom relief and prolongs life. The death rate varies depending on the heart valve and averages 2% to 5%. Approximately 2 out of 3 patients who received an artificial mitral valve are still alive 9 years after the surgery. Life-long anticoagulant therapy is necessary for patients with artificial heart valves. The clicking of the mechanical heart valve may be heard in the chest and is normal.The first 2 or 3 days following the operation are spent in an intensive care unit where heart functions can be monitored constantly. The average hospital stay is 1 - 2 weeks. A few weeks to several months should be allowed for complete recovery, depending on health before surgery.Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/06/2011Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in General Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Does the heart loves forever?
As long as you feel love in your heart, yes it can last a lifetime or forever. :)
How long has a patient lived with a BjorkShiley mechanical aortic heart valve lived?
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How long should a heart warm up last?
several minutes
