Hello yesterday I met with my surgeon 6 week mark who performed AVR on my bicuspid valve Operation went well but he told me in 10 to 15 years I will need ...Read more
Hello yesterday I met with my surgeon 6 week mark who performed AVR on my bicuspid valve Operation went well but he told me in 10 to 15 years I will need my aorta replaced due to damage caused by my bicuspid valve I’m terrified of further surgery as this last operation really was very difficult to go thru and still feeling not great I told him no more surgery Has anyone else got any experience with my situation
Michael Klusyk That sucks…. Did your surgeon give you a reason why he didn’t fix your aorta when he performed yo ... Read more
Michael Klusyk That sucks…. Did your surgeon give you a reason why he didn’t fix your aorta when he performed your AVR?
Rose Madura Hi Michelle. I'm sorry you received this news. What kind of valve did you get? And if I may pry, h ... Read more
Rose Madura Hi Michelle. I'm sorry you received this news. What kind of valve did you get? And if I may pry, how old are you?
Marie Myers I am guessing your aortic aneurysm was not “ large enough” to fix at the time of surgery. It is p ... Read more
Marie Myers I am guessing your aortic aneurysm was not “ large enough” to fix at the time of surgery. It is possible that the aneurysm may not grow now that the valve is fixed and the blood flow is normalized. I hope that this is the case, and I hope you never need it done. I would ask the surgeon for clarification on this issue. I totally understand not wanting to hear about another possible surgery while still recovering from the first one!
Luke Rodriguez My surgeon went ahead and replaced part of my aorta when he replaced the valve for the exact reason y ... Read more
Luke Rodriguez My surgeon went ahead and replaced part of my aorta when he replaced the valve for the exact reason you stated, that 10 to 15 years it would have to be replaced so why not do it all at once. The valve and partial aorta was all one piece and I have been told the part will last longer than I will. I sucks to face the prospect of another surgery and recovery. Very sorry to hear that.
Deena Z Michelle, in 15 years image the advancements in cardiac surgery. It will not be like the surgery yo ... Read more
Deena Z Michelle, in 15 years image the advancements in cardiac surgery. It will not be like the surgery you just had. Every year, let alone every decade, the success rate is not only higher, but so is the trauma on the patient. You will be okay, but totally get not wanting to hear this news now.
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