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I have found this thread interesting too...I have BAV and also have Meniere's Disease. Hmmm....

You are in brilliant hands with Peter Skillington....he performed the Ross procedure on my husband, Chris 7 years ago. Just one question, what is the size of your aortic root? Has that been measured? Depending on the size it might be worthwhile considering reinforcing the root as there are...

My aortic root was 4.0cm before surgery and they didn't even bother 'fixing' it as it was considered normal for my size and build. It's now 4.4cm and I get annual check ups. You have seen all of the experts...now it's time to trust their advice. When I got anxious pre-surgery, my wife...

Thanks all! It was a great day- surfed some waves and spent the afternoon with my family. And yep, plenty of cake!

Hi, Welcome to the site. My hubby is now 37 years old and had the Ross Procedure for his bicuspid aortic valve 7 years ago. He now has an enlarged aortic root (4.5) which they are monitoring annually. It was diagnosed 4.5cm 3 years ago and hasn't changed. The only time we worry is when it is...

Just wanted to say welcome to Aust! I'm from Melbourne so can't help you with a GP reference, but hope you find one like your NZ one...they are worth their weight in gold!

Hope you are back on track soon Bryan. By the way, I don't understand the US medical system...here it is for free...except that there is waiting lists for non emergency tests, but it your case all the tests would be conducted at the time of your hospital stay. It's hard enough to have the...

Hope all gets better for you soon Bryan...

Hi Bean Counter, I echo Bob's thoughts. What he has mentioned is exactly what we are going through. Valve replacement (Ross procedure) done 7 years ago and now Chris' aortic root has been slowly dilating causing us concern. There have been a number of posts on here and on the rossprocedure...

Hi Shane, I see Dr. Stephen Sylvris. His cardiology rooms are in Berwick and Dandenong. He's brilliant. If interested, let me know and I'll send you his details. Cheers, Chris

Hi Valerie, My hubby had the ross procedure at the age of 32 and he is really happy with his choice. They are many options for AVR out there and in the end you need to research them all and make the best decision that seems right for you. (Or you can let your surgeon decide!) Feel free to...

Mine has grown slowly since surgery 6 1/2 years ago. Latest echo shows 4.4 cm. I've been on beta blockers since surgery.

Hi Bryan, Yes, my aortic root has been slowly increasing for the last few years. Pre-surgery it was considered mildly dilated at 3.8cm (wishing they dacron sleeved it back then -gotta love hindsight!) and now it is 4.4cm. Ascending aorta is 3.7cm and only trivial aortic regurgitation. I've...

I'm sorry to hear this too Bryan. I too, am a fellow rosser and have a 4.4cm aortic root aneursym. Looks like there's a few of us in the 10% group! All the best, Chris

Hi Mary, Welcome! It's great that you are only now having to look at having surgery for your BAV. My hubby found out about his BAV at age 27. He was told nothing would have to be done until his 50's. At the age of 31 (thru an accidental test for something else) we found out he needed a a...