Medical Devices Alert

[Sherob54]

I had a tissue aortic valve replacement in 2014 in Newcastle, but today I got a letter from the prof who did the operations team to say there's been a medical alert relating to the type of aortic valve I had. They suggest I need extra reviews by the local cardiologist but I was'nt having any at all. I'm so worried has anyone else had this letter

[Wildmeadow]

Do you have the details of the Valve you have? This is very scary for you to receive- I hope you get the monitoring you need.

Best wishes

[Sherob54 in reply to Wildmeadow]

Thanks for your good wishes Wildmeadow, all I was told was it was a bovine tissue valve. Just waiting for my G.P. To return my appointment call.

[Dan33ynwa]

What type of tissue valve did you have?

[IrisCarter]

Hi Sherob, That must be so scary! I suggest that you get in touch with your GP and make sure that they get a copy of your letter. They can then refer you to the right person. It may be a very small percentage that have had problems but they are very proactive in making sure that everyone is followed up.

[Sherob54]

Thanks everyone for your comments it was a bovine heart valve that's all I know.