Aortic valve replacement

[Petercat1]

I had an A-type Aortic dissection in 2017 - emergency open heart surgery followed, with a replacement tissue aortic valve as well. I was told the valve would need replacing in 10 to 15 years. I'm 7 years in now, and my question is how will I know when the valve needs replacing? What symptoms will I have? Plus how do they replace it as not done with open heart surgery I've been told?

Thank you.

Denise

[MoyB]

My husband had an aortic valve replaced three years ago by the TAVI procedure. The valve was inserted via an artery in the groin. Reg had a small wound in his groin that healed quickly.

He had the op in the afternoon, stayed in hospital overnight and came home the next day.

I'm guessing that if the valve deteriorates, he will experience an exaccerbation of symptoms similar to those that led him to have the replacement in the first place. He does have a pacemaker as well.

Xx Moy

[Taviterry in reply to MoyB]

Like MoyB's husband, I had a TAVI just over a year ago. Initially it was a success, but I can't say that I was impressed when the surgeon proudly told me the valve would last just five years; I'm hoping he was being cautious. My op was a private one and I'm meant to have an annual review with the surgeon at a cost of £700 and 30 miles away. I gather that this consists of an ECG, a stethoscope check and general chat. Recently I had my records transferred to my local hospital, which indicated it was agreeable to doing an annual check-up through the NHS. The records are now with the visiting consultant.

[Thatwilldo123 in reply to MoyB]

I had the Ross procedure at 60 which was 20 years ago, apparently they often need replacing at this time but I still feel fine so am not worrying.