Recent content by JoeyBAV

Thanks Steve. I have considered a second opinion and am considering having it done soon. I have a BAV with "a little leak" according to me doc. No stenosis on my original diagnosis last November. I also have a dialated aorta and its at 4.8. Cardio said "we need to talk with a surgeon if it gets...

Hey everyone! I am new to this awesome site and have to admit some trepidation as I am staring at AVR in the coming years (or maybe months). I am 53 and I was diagnosed with BAV back in November 2016 with a 4.8 ascending aortic aneurism. I have had a murmur since childhood but no cause was ever...

Hey Jimmy - I am new to the site and just wanted to say that's great news about your surgery. I am 53 and looking at having AVR and maybe aortic repair sooner rather than later myself. Nervous as I can be but inspired by you sharing your story and interested to hear more about your recovery...