2007-03-22 04:09:14 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Nope. Had a Mitral valve repair in February last year (ring sewed in and valve trimmed) and was off blood thinners in 60 days. Just depends on the other factors.
2007-03-22 04:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they implant a mechanical valve, you need Warfarin forever. If they use a bovine valve, you are only on them for a couple of months. The downside is that the bovine valve will only last for 8-10 years then it will need replacement.
2007-03-22 04:17:57 · answer #2 · answered by Wise Old Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its really the doctors call but I would say no not forever. Warfarin does have side effects, like depression, diarerria, but your alive.
2007-03-22 10:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by Bruce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a mechanical valve then yes you will be on it for life
2007-03-22 14:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by charmel5496 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋