Recent content by heartweave

HI All. I had porcine Edwards "21" valve with BAV at age 59. almost 2 years ago. I specifically sent all my records and flew to Cleveland hospital. I specifically asked for root enlargement as my BMI is over 1.8 and I was told I needed a "25". The surgical notes stated he put in a "23" put...

It has been awhile since I have written. Since then I have gotten a variety of second and third opinions, some of which contradict each other. Perhaps someone could shed light on this. First surgeon Dr. Gaudiani….wanted to do surgery this month. My ejection is 60 but my stenosis is 0.7...

I am not sure where to put these questions. I have't had surgery but these are post surgery questions. As one with BAV stenosis 0.7 I will be having a replacement within the next few months. I am meeting with Dr. Craig Miller at Stanford for a second opinion and further tests. My initial...

Anne I am so sorry to hear about your recovery, I hope things go much better from here on out. Of course, I am on pins and needles listening to how it went for you as I will be following in the next few months as well. I second the motion of taking as much protein as possible, even protein...

Thanks for the info. I feel a little silly posting like this but I am here in Mexico and was starting to get alarmed. I do not have a history of asthma. I recently had a cold that went into broncitis and due to my stenosis was given the inhalers. I am not sure if the symptoms come on...

Hi all. I have a BAV, This year my numbers have gotten worse and I was referred to a surgeon for a consultation. I met with Dr. Gaudiani who suggested I might want to have the surgery in February which would be more convenient for my daughter and my upcoming wedding in July. His point...

I am also one of the oldies (57) and about to have my first replacement. I have been advised to have the biological valve even though it will be having a repeat at some point vs. being on blood thinners. There are other factors to consider.....the technology continues to advance with both...

So glad to have found this site. I was reticent to read the stories. I thought I was going to read horror stories but instead most of them are inspiring stories of success with a wonderful life following. My question is....what kind of problems can one expect and what is the stats for the...

Hi everyone I am new to the site and just now trying to calmly embrace the fact I need an aortic valve replacement. Possible as early as February. I am working on a second opinion. I am leaving for a Mexican vacation for 3 weeks tomorrow. My surgeon nixed my Peru vacation as he wanted me...

Hi all...I am still at the beginning of the process. I had one surgical consult who wanted to do the aortic replacement minimally invasive biological in February 2014. I am currently trying to get a second opinion with Dr. Craig Miller at Stanford. I am mostly out of denial and succumb to the...

Wow this is great news. What an inspiration. I just recently joined this group. My bicuspid aortic valve has slowly been getting worse. I have gotten one opinion and am searching for a second, Your story is very inspiring to me. Yes there is a future after surgery. Thanks for sharing...

I am new to the forum. I was recently told I need to have an AVR soon. How soon is still up in the air but sometime this year. I am totally freaked out. I have had lots of major surgeries but none to my heart. I think the fact that I have had so many surgeries is complicating the issue for...

I am new to the list. I would like to speak with others who have had AVR. I was diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve 13 years ago as I was going into surgery for spinal fusion after jumping from a burning building. I was told it was something I would probably have to deal with in my 70's...