<human>: Good evening:My mother (86) needs an artificial aortic valve since she has a severe case of valve stenosis. The hospital refused to replace it because our Mother suffers from Alzheimers disease (10 years). 5 yrs ago, I gave uo my job to look and care after her and that changed her life completely. She has been able to maintain a good score at the mini mental test (25/30). Now, doesnt that count for something? Thnak you. Victor
<bot>: Hi Their understand your concern and i want to tell you that the problem with ALZHEIMER patients are they are not able to take care of themselves and post surgery a lot of care is required. I really appreciate your efforts that you are taking very good care of her and as you are telling her MINI MENTAL TEST scores has improved that's a good thing. Yes it does counts, I would like to suggest you to take an opinion once more for her surgery and I hope and wish she will get a date for surgery. I wish you good luck