Lawdog
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Longtime lurker, first time poster.
Received the news last week that it is time to repair my ascending aortic aneurysm, bicuspid aortic valve, and aortic stenosis. My condition is congenital, was diagnosed at birth, and I have known about it all of my life. That knowledge prepared me for the eventuality of cardiac surgery. Now at 40, my aneurysm is measuring out at 5.0 cm on CTA and my AS has progressed to "moderate." Over the past few months I have begun to feel the symptoms of the AS. My surgery is scheduled for September at MGH. I am having my aorta repaired and my aortic valve replaced with a tissue valve, most likely an Edwards Magna. Anyone here an MGH surgery alumus/ae? If so, do you have any advice? Thoughts on the Edwards tissue valves? How has it performed for you? Also, for when I am home, should I rent a hospital bed for the first month or should I purchase a kicking electric recliner to sleep in until I am able to sleep in my bed again? Thanks!
Received the news last week that it is time to repair my ascending aortic aneurysm, bicuspid aortic valve, and aortic stenosis. My condition is congenital, was diagnosed at birth, and I have known about it all of my life. That knowledge prepared me for the eventuality of cardiac surgery. Now at 40, my aneurysm is measuring out at 5.0 cm on CTA and my AS has progressed to "moderate." Over the past few months I have begun to feel the symptoms of the AS. My surgery is scheduled for September at MGH. I am having my aorta repaired and my aortic valve replaced with a tissue valve, most likely an Edwards Magna. Anyone here an MGH surgery alumus/ae? If so, do you have any advice? Thoughts on the Edwards tissue valves? How has it performed for you? Also, for when I am home, should I rent a hospital bed for the first month or should I purchase a kicking electric recliner to sleep in until I am able to sleep in my bed again? Thanks!