A 37-Year Mechanical Heart Valve Replacement Patient Success Story: Allen Stendahl

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - After getting infected with rheumatic fever and endocarditis, Allen Stendahl suffered from a dangerous heart valve disorder known as aortic insufficiency (a leaking heart valve). To fix his heart, Allen needed a new heart valve. While Allen could have chosen a cow valve replacement or a pig valve replacement, Allen selected a mechanical heart valve manufactured by Abbott / St. Jude Medical. Given the durable materials used to manufacture a mechanical valve, Allen hoped that the valve would last throughout his lifetime. Watch this video to see and learn about Allen's 37-year patient success story with a mechanical heart valve replacement.