Second valve surgery August 1,  2016  7:42am EST

I too have an Edwards bovine tissue aortic valve that was implanted in November of 2012. I encourage you to consult with your cardiologist and surgeon at your earliest convenience regarding new advances in "valve-in-valve" replacement procedures. The development and progress that is being made in the products and techniques for replacing existing artificial heart valves is very encouraging. It is my hope that when your valve and my valve might eventually need to be replaced it will be possible to do so without the open chest type procedure that was required for our fisrt valve implants. I wish you continued excellent health and many more years of useful service with your current valve. Heart Valve Ambassador Mark