How long is the life span after mitral valve replacement

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My aunt has mitral stenosis and needs mitral valve replacement. Because it's a cardiac operation, my family is most worried about the survival time after the operation. Fortunately, everything is good. Let's take a look at the life span after mitral valve replacement.

How long is the life span after mitral valve replacement

First of all, mitral valve replacement is a kind of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery in which the original diseased or abnormal heart valve is replaced by a prosthetic valve, and its indication is mitral stenosis or mitral regurgitation. Usually take good anticoagulants, do not do strenuous exercise, the operation itself will not have a significant impact on life, but also depends on whether there are complications.

Second: but the specific time varies from person to person, overwork, emotional tension and other factors will shorten the service life.

Finally: compared with the original life expectancy of patients will be affected, after all, is a serious heart disease and had a major operation. Therefore, it is very important to take good care of the patients after operation.

matters needing attention

Injuries should be avoided. If injuries or operations are needed, the doctor should be informed that he is taking anticoagulants. If you are in the process of pregnancy, you need to actively communicate with the doctor, timely adjust the anticoagulant treatment.