Mechanical valves are designed to last a lifetime. Some clinical studies show that tissue valves may last from eight to 20 years, depending on their position.1,2 Aortic heart valves have tended to last longer than mitral heart valves in these studies. The exact timing of how long your artificial valve will last depends on the type of valve, your ag

Tissue heart valves are made from animal or human tissues. Whereas, a mechanical heart valve is carefully designed to mimic a natural heart valve. They are designed to last a lifetime.

Some patients with a mechanical heart valve have said that they hear a clicking sound during quiet or resting times. If you hear this sound, be assured; it means that everything is working fine. The clicking is actually the sound of the mechanical valve leaflets closing.