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Hello all, this forum has been such a wonderful and inspirational venue that I really feel part of the community on here. Anyway, I just had a second OHS two weeks ago for a valve sparing and aortic root replacement. I notice that my left pinky and ring finger are 'numb' and upon researching...

Hello, I was wondering if people on this board could please provide data as to how long their tissue valves have lasted thus far and if they needed to have it replaced, what the time frame was. So far all data on the lab tested "20-year" tissue valve is great... however my understanding is no...

Hello, I am a 34 year old male from NYC. Four years ago I was taken to Lenox Hill Hospital after experiencing excruciating pain in my chest as I was having a type A aortic Dissection; I was very lucky to live. Anyway they replaced my upper aorta and arch but left the aortic root. Needless to...

Hello, I am a 34 year old male from NYC. Four years ago I was taken to Lenox Hill Hospital after experiencing excruciating pain in my chest as I was having a type A aortic Dissection; I was very lucky to live. Anyway they replaced my upper aorta and arch but left the aortic root. Needless to...