Thanks @ckeogh, appreciate you sharing your experience. I always thought I'd avoid mechanical and blood thinners for as long as possible, but you've given me something to think about.
Do you mind me asking if you went public or private in Ireland and if it was difficult from that side of...
Thanks for this @ckeogh. Really helpful to read about someone else who had to navigate moving countries as well as surgery. Did you return to Vancouver?
Do you mind me asking why you opted for a mechanical instead of a tissue valve?
thanks again for sharing your experience!
Thanks so much for this post Cormac. I can relate to a lot of it.
I'm 34 and awaiting surgery for a BAV. Also Irish, but living in Australia. Weighing up having the surgery in Sydney or Dublin. Just want to get it over and done with at this stage.
Did you get a choice on surgical options...
Hi,
I just came across this website through google. Seems like a great resource.
I'm a 34-year-old man with a bicuspid aortic valve. I was diagnosed 3 years ago. I'm currently weighing up surgical options. I haven't seen a surgeon yet so I'm guessing they will advise what is best for my...