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I have replaced one of the heart valve with Bio Prostate one about 6 1/2 years back - Now the valve is getting narrowed in a moderate to serious condition as informed by the Cardiologist after a 2D Eco Test - Can I have a valued advice how to control the narrowing?- Thanks in advance.
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Bio-prosthetic valves begin degenerating after 7-8 yrs, and this probably what is happening with yours. There are no medicine or precautions by which u can slow or decrease this process. Replacement of the valve is the only treatment so U should just keep a follow up with Echo to monitor the narrowing.
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