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Repair is definitely intriguing, I strongly considered trying that route but ended up going with the mechanical. I spoke to 3 surgeons (2 at Mayo Rochester) and they all recommend mechanical for me at age 33. The repair seems good but I would ask about relapse, I think it is common for the valve...

Well, no Dr will ever tell you it's okay to drink more than. 2-3 drinks per sitting but I had very similar drinking habits to you before getting my On-x mechanical valve. I still drink 4-5 beers at a sitting with no problems, and occasionally a few times a year to 6-7 i.e. bachelor parties, etc...

Pellicle, I too am a bit skeptical of the lower INR marketing of the On-x, even though it is FDA approved. Additionally, one of the surgeons I consulted with at Mayo Clinic did not think that anyone should use those lower guidelines even with the ON-X. I don't remember exactly how he put it but...

All, I'm about 1.5 weeks out from surgery and 90% sure I'm going with a mechanical valve. 32yr old male. The decision comes down to either the On-X or a supra Annular valve called the Carbomedics "Top Hat". Most know the On-x has the lower INR range so that sounds appealing, but my surgeon...

MRFOX, I'm in the same situation. 32 years old, relatively active playing hockey, working out etc. I'm leaning towards the mechanical valve right now in hopes that it is a once and done procedure. I'll deal with lifestyle changes, I'm okay with giving up "contact" sports. I think the fear of...

I am a BAV with severe regugitation no stenosis and I don't have similar feelings when exercising. Planned for AVR on April 4. in play hockey (really gets the heart beating) and also run and bike regularly and never experience symptoms you are describing, everyone is different though. My bro and...

Congrats and its great to hear that you are doing well.When you say, are you referring to keeping you INR in range? Are there other things you do to take care of the valve? I'm currently shopping my options and mechanical seems like the way to go for durability, curious to know if have you had...

cldlhd Congratulations on your anniversary!!! One of my questions with the repair is if it is a good enough "correction" to fully stop the regurgitation of the valve and reverse/stop the dilation of the LV? Whats your experience? Also, what was your thought process in going repair vs going...

Thanks, this is very helpful.

All, I'm a BAV with severe regurgitation, ~(70+ CC) no stenosis. I live in Minneapolis, MN so I'm close to the Mayo Clinic and was hoping to possibly do a BAV repair there but haven't found any data supporting them doing the procedure. With talks with the nurses they said there are 3 Drs...

I was close to the same age as you when I discovered my BAV, I'm 32 now and have severe regurgitation (no stenosis), surgery will be soon. However, I never let it slow me down, I played varsity hockey all through high school and then continued playing adult league in my college year. I also got...

BAV here...Severe regurgitation... will be having AVR soon. I have had very similar symptoms in the past, they come and go, and like you I almost only notice them at night. It was scary, I'd get out of bed and just sit up until it calmed down. At the time I was a heavy coffee drinker, and...

Mick, Did you happen to have yours done at Cleveland Clinic? If not, what hospital did you go to? I'm currently in the process of shopping surgeons for a BAV repair. Based on what I've read I think I could be a candidate for it, my only issue is severe regurgitation. (no stenosis, no root...

Gatorbait, don't sweat it man. You'll be fine for a while maybe your whole life. I have BAV (32), my brother has it (28), my uncle (60ish) has it and we all live no different than if we had a normal valve. Unfortunately, I am actually up for surgery due to LV dialation but I have no symptoms...