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marybourg

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9. That sounds like a wise choice for you. Maybe different for a 40 year old.

Reply to Shellback Squid (Reply #3)

Sat Mar 16, 2024, 12:27 PM

Mar 16

But yes. I’m 82 and just bought my, hopefully, last hvac unit. I made sure it was a high enough quality that I wouldn’t have to replace it again in my late 90’s, if still alive. Best of luck, whatever you decide. Keep us posted.

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I need a heart valve replacement, mechanical or organic, mechanical lasts longer but the rest of my life [View all] Shellback Squid Mar 16 OP

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

yes, mechanical as it lasts longer, organic is harder to replace and i will be older with a much riskier recovery when Shellback Squid Mar 16 #3

That sounds like a wise choice for you. Maybe different for a 40 year old. marybourg Mar 16 #9

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

I would really discuss this with your cardiologists. I do remember that Arnold Schwarzenegger ultimately hlthe2b Mar 16 #7

Prayers for a successful procedure. Joinfortmill Mar 16 #8

Thank you for the input, I will discuss this with my Cardiologist on Monday, i hope. Shellback Squid Mar 16 #10

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