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  1. BicuspidBuddy

    Thank You

    Thank you. All of you. To not mention people specifically, risks a bland, generic post. Specifically mentioning people, risks leaving out all of you whom I have been inspired by, moved by, and whom I have obtained valuable knowledge from. However, I have chosen to be specific, knowing that...
  2. BicuspidBuddy

    Bicuspid Aortic Valve and possible future aortic dilatation

    Hi again. Does anyone have any data on the possible development of aneurysm/dilation in someone with BAV with severe asymptomatic stenosis needing repeat surgery for this problem alone? Hubby is leaning toward mechanical because one and done is very appealing, but one and done may not be one...
  3. BicuspidBuddy

    Benefits Post Surgery?

    Other than the obvious answer, "being alive" (which of course, is an incredible positive benefit and blessing!): 1). What was your greatest benefit/positive experience/improvement/blessing, immediately after surgery? 2) What has been your greatest benefit/positive...
  4. BicuspidBuddy

    9 Questions for Those with BioProsthetic (Tissue) Valves

    On Nov 29, 2022, a poster by the username csigabigs started a thread called “Need Help Choosing! 14 Questions For Those With Mechanical Valve + Warfarin”. I would also like to do my own survey, copying some of csigabigs' questions, for a total of 9, and directing it to those with bio prosthetic...
  5. BicuspidBuddy

    Joint Injections while on Warfarin

    Hi again. You have all been so helpfully informative. For those on Warfarin, what do you do about injections right into the joint for sports injuries/ osteoarthritis/ etc.? Injections like cortisone, Synovisc, prolotherapy, etc.? What about a less invasive Rx like acupuncture? Do you not do...
  6. BicuspidBuddy

    Supplements, Diet and Warfarin

    I perused this forum and only found smatterings of info, like CBD oil, fish oil, Vitamin D, and tumeric with regards to changes in INR. What about the following supplements: Vitamin C, Magnesium, CoEnzyme Q10, Plant sterols, Pomegranate, Tocopherols, Quercetin, Zinc, Iodine (kelp drops)...
  7. BicuspidBuddy

    Hematuria and Aortic Valve Replacement

    Hello. I'm not really new here. I last posted almost 10 years ago. My 64 year old husband has a bicuspid aortic valve which has now progressed to severe aortic stenosis. We have been in the waiting room for 22 years. He is asymptomatic, but the cardiologist asked me 3 times during the last...
  8. BicuspidBuddy

    The Asymptomatic Waiting Room

    Hello, I've been posting in the past few weeks and rudely, did not introduce myself. I am the wife (buddy) of one of the most wonderful men on the face of this planet. He happens to have a BAV AS. This is our story: Over 30 years ago, as a young inexperienced nurse (in my previous life), I...
  9. BicuspidBuddy

    How many BAVs have sleep-related laryngospam? how many have GERD?

    Hello, I'm pretty new here. I've been reading for a few weeks now. This site is a gold mine of info! I was wondering if anyone had the following concurrent symptoms with your valvular issues? My husband has BAV with asymptomatic moderate/severe aortic stenosis. For years now, he has had...
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