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I have hade my metal aortic valve in since 1996. 26 years and counting. Anyone else had one longer?

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Heyjude31

Many congratulations Seaguller that’s brilliant news! 👏👏👏

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nellie237

Wow, that is really encouraging for others.👏👏👏

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werd

I am now in my 49 th year do you think I should apply for the Guinness book of alcohol free records. Done in 1974 at26 now 74.just finished refurbishing my roof last year

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Seaguller in reply to werd

Amazing. I hope mine lasts that long. Are you on warfarin?

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werd in reply to Seaguller

Yes I self dose and self test weekly then Inform my GP at the. Moment it is every 12 weeks

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niffum32

Hi Seaguller

not longer, I had mitral valve in 1998 and Aortic Valve in 2015 I was 40

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