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    Second-guessing the timing of a second-surgery

    At 50, I learned I had a bicuspid aortic valve and severe regurgitation (no stenosis). I was fit and asymptomatic. Rather than wait for symptoms I opted to immediately replace my BAV with a mechanical valve. During surgery the potential to repair the valve, rather than replace, suddenly became...
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    BAV & Resistance Training

    I’m a 50 year-old BAV male 3-½ months post-op for AV repair. Prior to surgery weight-lifting and cycling were my primary forms of exercise, which I did regularly 5-to-6 days per week. My goal is to regain my pre-surgery level of physical fitness… and then exceed it. I’m very pleased with...
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    Before (and after)

    My AVR is next week. I am still mostly asymptomatic. Had a heart murmur not been detected last November during a physical, I still would not know I need surgery. This forum as been invaluable to me in managing my health. Since November I've created many lists. Not bucket lists, mind you...
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    Coumadin/Warfarin allergy testing?

    I'm a 50 year old BAV having AVR in 3 weeks. I'm going with a mechanical valve. To date, no one has suggested testing for allergies to anti-coagulation drugs. I understand that allergic reactions are not common but seems like a pretty big "oops" :eek: moment to find out after AVR that one...
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