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Hello All, After a few years of doctors saying I probably had a bicuspid valve I have finally had it confirmed with an MRI. I understand that MRI is the 'gold standard' for measurements of the aorta, but these seem to confirm recent measurements by echo - Sov: 39mm, STJ: 32mm; Ass A: 36.5mm...

Hello All, After a few years of doctors saying I probably had a bicuspid valve I have finally had it confirmed with an MRI. I understand that MRI is the 'gold standard' for measurements of the aorta, but these seem to confirm recent measurements by echo - Sov: 39mm, STJ: 32mm; Ass A: 36.5mm...

So, just got the results of my recent echo. And it doesn't look good, compared to last year. Seems my heart is starting to detoriate in many ways. AR remains mild, but because the jet is eccentric they can't really tell how bad it is. Aortic root - 40mm, up from 38mm a year ago STJ - 30mm, same...

I'm interested to hear how you all got diagnosed with a bicuspid valve. Over the last 18 months I have had three echocardiograms. The first set of results led my cardiologist to say with some certainty that I did NOT have a bicuspid value or aortic dilation, but I did have regurgitation. He set...

Hi All, First off, just like to what a great resource this site is and how helpful I have found reading all your stories and messages of support. Thought it was time to share my story. I found out I had a BAV earlier this year after a few torrid years. In Sept 2011 my wife and partner of 16...