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Not sure if the CC is doing minimally invasive procedures for "most". I can however share with you that I had the minimally invasive procedure and will have it again in November.

Woulde -I too am scheduled for AVR at the CC on 11/11, however, I decided to go with a mechanical valve. I am a 42 years old, active male, running 2 - 3 times a week with some light weight lifting. I had an aortic valve repair at the CC in April 2015. Unfortunately, the repair has...

Ben, Sorry to hear that you need another surgery. Hopefully, if you go with a mechanical valve, you'll not require another surgery in the future. I too am awaiting my next surgery with Dr. Pettersen, currently scheduled for Nov. 11th. I had my first surgery this past April to repair the BAV...

harrietW, I hope my outcome alone doesn't steer you in one direction or another. Based on feedback from my cardiologist, I was told that my outcome was atypical. From what I understand, a repair is likely to last 10 years. Unfortunately, my cardiologist couldn't say how long it typically...

Pellicle and Heart of the Sunrise, thanks for the information. I had another stress test last week and the results indicate that the function of the BAV continues to decline. I will be scheduling my AV replacement for early November. I did confirm that the Clev. Clinic uses the OnX valve, so...

Pellicle and Heart of the Sunrise, thanks for the information. I had another stress test last week and the results indicate that the function of the BAV continues to decline. I will be scheduling my AV replacement for early November. I did confirm that the Clev. Clinic uses the On_X valve, so...

Pellicle and Heart of the Sunrise, thanks for the information. I had another stress test last week and the results indicate that the function of the BAV continues to decline. I will be scheduling my AV replacement for early November. I did confirm that the Clev. Clinic uses the On_X valve, so...

Thank you ottagal.

Cldlhd, correct, my valve was repaired during my first surgery. Thanks for the info. everyone.

I had my bicuspid aortic valve repaired using the mini-sternotomy at the Clev. Clinic in April 2015. The valve has continued to worsen since the surgery and it is now to a point where it is regurgitating blood just as bad as before the sugery (graded a 4+). My left ventricle is also severely...