My husband received mechanical heart valve replacement. now 12 years post-op, is he more vulnerable to contract Coronavirus? He is now 55?

[Butler63]

Heart valve replacement and Coronavirus

[Prada47]

Hi from what I have heard the answer is No I suggest you read the BHF post on Coronavirus. It says about the Risk.

Regards

[Butler63 in reply to Prada47]

Thank you. I’ve read that but it refers to heart disease. I’m not clear if you are still considered to have heart disease once your valve has been replaced.

[Canbe in reply to Butler63]

If you can why don’t you phone your health centre/dr