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5. I'm almost 60. These older years go by so fast. I am not you.

Sat Mar 16, 2024, 04:25 AM

Mar 16

Last edited Sat Mar 16, 2024, 07:00 AM - Edit history (2)

I would go for the longer term. But then again they might have a third option in a few years you could do. But I say do it! Listen to your doctors.

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Do your doctors prefer one over the other for you? marybourg Mar 16 #1

My dad was on warfarin (coumadin) after a blood clot. applegrove Mar 16 #2

Yes, putting off death to a later date can be a hard decision Shellback Squid Mar 16 #4

I'm almost 60. These older years go by so fast. I am not you. applegrove Mar 16 #5

Is eliquis snpsmom Mar 16 #6

Prayers for a successful procedure. Joinfortmill Mar 16 #8

My grandfather and mother in law both had mechanical valves. sybylla Mar 16 #11

I've seen the organic valves in younger patients Warpy Mar 16 #12