Aortic valve replacement patient story: Mayo Clinic Radio

on the podcast, John Konfala, a Mayo Clinic patient, shares his story. Konfala had an aortic valve replacement done by surgeon Dr. Juan Crestanello, at Ohio State University Hospital. When Konfala needed a second surgery, he followed Dr. Crestanello to his new location - Mayo Clinic.
This interview originally aired August 3, 2019.
Learn more about aortic valve replacement: www.mayoclinic.org/tests-proc...

[@fromnothingtosomthin]

May I know the name of the new valve that was used, that would need a lower dose?

[@thereisonlyonelordgod]

Probably Cryolife ON-X valve ( Ideally needs lower INR 1.5 to 2) Vs other mechanical valve of around 2-3

[@shaykay3075]

Hopeful