Recent content by DKnight

I was put on lasortan (arterial dilator). I have severe regurgitation. Dr Svensson looked at my tests from December and felt he could repair the Bicuspid valve, though he said he wouldn't be sure until he was in surgery (70% chance of repair)...is his experience.

Hi everyone...thank you for the feedback on my last post. I'm now at the Cleveland Clinic and had all my pre surgery tests. My left ventrical has improved from moderately dilated to normal (5.7mm) diastolic /3.7mm systolic. However my aortic root is 42mm (45mm on CT)...my EF improved from 55 to...

How did you decide for a repair vs replacement? Who repaired your valve? thank you for your response.

I am scheduled for a Aortic Valve repair at the Cleveland Clinic. Anyone have experience with having their aortic valve repaired vs. Replaced?