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I had aortic root replacement and reconstruction of the ascending aorta last year. During a follow-up visit my surgeon asked if I would like a digital copy of the surgery video. Of course I did! It is awesome, something I've watched half a dozen times. Such an amazing procedure and quite...

On February 22 when I received my diagnosis of a bicuspid aortic valve my cardiologist advised that all first-line relatives get tested. My parents, brother, sister, and kids got tested. All cleared, except for my 18 year old daughter. Found out today she has a bicuspid aortic valve, courtesy...

I’ve been in whirlwind for a handful of weeks. In February I go see my primary care physician for the flu. He wasn’t in so I see his physician’s assistant. The PA doesn’t want to talk about the flu though. She wants to talk about the sound of my heart. Within a week I’m meeting with a...