How original valve problem affects new valve's long-term health
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how the original problem with your aortic valve (narrowing, leaking, or both) might affect how long the replacement valve stays healthy. If you had both your aortic and mitral valves replaced, doctors want to track how well the new valve works over time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You had surgery to replace both your aortic and mitral heart valves because they were narrowed, leaky, or both.
- You did not have any heart surgery before this valve replacement.
- Your valve replacement was not done at the same time as surgery on your aorta (the large artery from the heart) or other heart valves.
- You did not have the surgery because of an active heart infection or a tear in the aorta.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you agree to share your medical information.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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