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I am almost 12 weeks. The time is flying by! I'm seeing the OB every two weeks and the cardio I go in two weeks. She said it was ok to wait a few weeks so...... I can't wait to get this over with and holdy new baby!

Thanks for responding and useful info.. I found out about the BAV and aneurysm over a year ago. I didn't take the news well. After thinking back I was very anxious about it. I think some of my initial symptoms were coming from the fear of "there is something wrong with my heart and I'm going...

I am pregnant with baby number 5. I have had four successful pregnancies and births before I found out that I have BAV and an aortic aneurysm that measures 4.5 cm..... My questions are has anyone had an uneventful pregnancy with this and do they automatically do a c section ?? I'm alittle nervous

Steve- Bp has dropped dramatically. It's usually around 95/45 to 105/55. My resting heart rate is between 40-60. And the weird thing is when I become the least bit active it jumps up in the 110-130 range. I've always had normal bp until a few months ago it was a bit high. Now it's low....I...

Thanks everyone for your responses. I am having a MRI in two days. And then follow up with cardiologist the following week. I'm very nervous to what they might say. I just had an appointment three weeks ago where I told the Nurse Practitioner about my symptoms. She said she wasn't convinced...

I am quickly starting to have worsening symptoms. I am so tired all of the time and light headed a lot. I get short of breath when doing normal activities. It's really bad when I'm working ( I'm a server). I also experience some chest pain. But the biggest symptom that bothers me is the...

Thank you for your response. I agree. Getting ready for surgery is awful. I hate just waiting! I want to just go in and get it over with. I'm ready. Let's do this!

I am 31 years old, with BAV and 4.7 ascending aneurysm. I have moderate to severe aortic regurgitation. I have quickly become short of breath very often and am experiencing a lot of PAC's and PVC's, which are very annoying. At my appointment 3 weeks ago my cardio said she doesn't want to send...

Hi, I saw Dr Ward today. She was great. She listened. And answered all of my questions. I have def found my new cardiologist! Thanks Ashley

Bryan B- Do you see a cardiologist at Duke now? Who do you see?

As far as a referral goes, I'd call my insurance company and ask if you need one to see a specialist. And a cardiologist will see you because you have a congenital heart defect. You need to be monitored. An MRI or a cardiac CT would give more information than an echo. Or maybe more precise...

I totally agree with you about the doctor saying just take it easy and wait. That's pretty much what they told me. I'm 31. I have four kids 14, 8, 6 & 18 months. I can't keep up. I'm constantly short of breath and tired. I feel like I'm crazy to want to have my valve fixed to feel better...

Hi, and I'm glad you found this forum. It's full of great information and people who answer your questions honestly. I Read that you have been having symptoms since you were 19, how old are you now? I am also having symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitations and chest pain...

I have BAV, just found it, Nov 2013. No one else has it yet. Though my grandfather died of a heart related issue and my father had congestive heart failure and died at age 52. My daughter had a different congenital heart defect called Ebsteins Anomaly. And incidentally I took my 8 year old...

Where are you having surgery? If you don't mind, who is your cardio, I'm from the area and seeking opinions. Also sending my prayers for a speedy recovery!