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Hello, I have been told different things about being prescribed Warfarin (Coumadin) post surgery with a tissue valve. This is for otherwise healthy patients who have no other issue beside having AVR. I have heard some doctors who have an "older way" of thinking prescribe it for 3 months even...

Hello, I am 36 and have been followed my whole life for a bicuspid (or otherwise malformed) aortic valve. A few months ago I was told my aortic stenosis was severe based on the echo. My gradient was high (I think the measurement is 5 m/s). At the time I was having some shortness of breath but...

Franklin do you also have a cardiologist recommendation?

Hello, I am 36 and Was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. It has been followed my whole life but was not told I need surgery until just two months ago. I have very few symptoms. I am now looking for surgeons in New York City and find it confusing. I have seen two who specialize in...

Hello, I am 36 and was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. It has been followed my whole life but was not told I need surgery until just two months ago. I have very few symptoms. I am now looking for surgeons in New York City and find it confusing. I have seen two who specialize in...