Meet Some of Our Heart Valve Replacement Patients

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Select...... I´m living in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico I was fitted with a 25mm Supra annular 'Top-Hat' valve I have had two valve replacements I wanted a valve that would last a lifetime The heart surgery itself for me was non eventful I am looking into the future with optimism now I no longer struggle to walk up the stairs I am getting stronger every day My valves were replaced with the new CarboMedics valves In 4 months, I was back to running I have got more energy than I have ever imagined It is amazing how much better you will feel Having my valve has been a blessing I had a choice of doing a tissue valve or a mechanical valve Thanks to my CarboMedics heart valve, I have resumed my active lifestyle I was able to return to work within three weeks I know what you are going through right now

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Hector Tovar - Civil Engineer
I want to thank to all the carbomedics team, because they gave me a new opportunity to a happy new live together with my familiy. More ®

Stuart Clarke
Life is good. Life is great. Carbomedics keep me ticking! Anyone facing this surgery should read all these peoples stories and think about what they'll be able to do AFTER their surgery. More ®

Rossana L. Price
I have had two valve replacements, aortic and mitral, plus two bypass surgeries. Half of my heart is actually dead and I am grateful for being alive. More ®

Gregory E. Golden
I chose not to go for a cadaver, pig, or bovine valve as I didn't want the added risk of reoperation. I wanted a valve that would last a lifetime. More ®

Brian Anderson
I'd hate to be starting the timer for the next surgery had I gone with a non-mechanical valve. More ®

Vladimir Miliavsky
Now I am 43 years old and it seems to me that life is not finished yet. I am looking into the future with optimism now. Thanks to CarboMedics! More ®

Bev Cattell
My chest wound has healed well and my Carbomedics valve is working brilliantly, I no longer struggle to walk up the stairs or up hills, I'm pink all the time instead of a horrible gray color and actually feel warm. More ®

Andrew Wright
I thank everyone, from the research team in Austin, Texas through to the physio team in Birmingham, England for their help and support in giving me my life back. More ®

Joann Bos - Housewife
Valve surgery is a physical, emotional, and medical experience. It has, however, provided me with the opportunity to LIVE and help others facing medical challenges. More ®

Laurence Webster - Network Systems Engineer
In 4 months, I was back to running, something I hadn't been able to do for years. More ®

Scott Fox
I am thankful for this valve and I can spend a long life with my wife,kids,and our dog now thanks to this valve and my surgeon. More ®

Joseph I. Szweda - Web Developer/Consultant
I have more energy, light years less fatigue, and each day gets a little better. More ®

Kysia Vincent
Having my valve has been a blessing for me and I am thankful for it and for the surgeons that implanted it. More ®

Roy Rouse  - Engineering Consultant
I had a choice of doing a tissue valve (pig valve), or a mechanical valve. I didn't want to have surgery again so I selected the latter. More ®

Thomas M. Logan, Jr. - College Administrator
Thanks to my CarboMedics heart valve, I have resumed my active lifestyle of full-time employment, long bike rides, walking with my dogs, and many other things I enjoy. I want to reassure prospective recipients that they can expect to return to a very normal, productive life after the surgery. More ®

Mike Gladson - Psychiatrist
There is absolutely no reason to give up one's life after valve replacement. If you take care of yourself, and follow recommendations concerning medications and Coumadin therapy, you will be fine! More ®

Billy Colosi - Branch Manager
I know what you are going through right now. You are looking at a surgery. Not a minor surgery -- a major surgery. And you do not really know what to expect afterward. I hope I can shed some light ... More ®