Mona's Journal
Aortic Regurgitation, Joined March 25, 2025
Aortic Regurgitation
Joined March 25, 2025
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I am from: Charlotte, North Carolina
Aortic Regurgitation, Joined March 25, 2025
Aortic Regurgitation
Joined March 25, 2025
My name is Mona. I’m 32 years old with 9 month old baby. I’m born with bicuspid valve. I never had symptoms but got tired easily. My aortic ...Read more
My name is Mona. I’m 32 years old with 9 month old baby. I’m born with bicuspid valve. I never had symptoms but got tired easily. My aortic stenosis got worsened during pregnancy and post pregnancy I had heart failure. I recently got MRI done and doctors suggested to get valve replaced as soon as possible. I was presented with two options. One is Mechanical valve and the other is Ross procedure.He explained risks associated with both the surgeries.Doctor was leaning more towards mechanical valve as I have both tightness and leakage. I don’t want to be on blood thinners. I’m not saying it’s bad I just don’t want to rely on pills for the rest of my life. But how risky is Ross procedure. Did any of you have similar experience?
I chose a Ross procedure for my surgery in September of 2023. I am happy with my choice. I do not have to take blood thinners or aspirin.
I had both stenosis and regurgitation, as well as, a 5 cm aneurysm. Recovery from a Ross is pretty much the same as open heart surgery for a single valve replacement.
I would also recommend a second opinion- particularly getting one from a surgeon at a Ross center of excellence, where the procedure is done often, as it is a more specialized surgery.
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I chose a Ross procedure for my surgery in September of 2023. I am happy with my choice. I do not have to take blood thinners or aspirin.
I had both stenosis and regurgitation, as well as, a 5 cm aneurysm. Recovery from a Ross is pretty much the same as open heart surgery for a single valve replacement.
I would also recommend a second opinion- particularly getting one from a surgeon at a Ross center of excellence, where the procedure is done often, as it is a more specialized surgery.
Adam Pick, the blog creator, had his Ross nearly 20 yrs ago at about your age with excellent results, as well as, many others on this blog.
I want to take that extra 1% risk and go ... Read more
I want to take that extra 1% risk and go for Ross but all the doctors in India I spoke to and my doctor here in US suggested Mechanical valve as I won’t need another surgery later down the road. I live in Charlotte and I’m currently waiting to get second opinion from a cardiologist at Duke. I just need one doctor to tell me I can go for Ross!!
Did anyone got their surgery done at Duke?