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Hi, After several cancellations surgery was finally completed about 4 weeks ago. Ross procedure plus ascending aorta replacement. In recent times it certainly seems a more controversial decision in these parts, no going back now though :) Having lurked here for many years since 2012, there...

Hi, Following on from the later posts here: my time has come will start a thread dedicated to Ross discussion. Well another one. As mentioned before, both viable options in my opinion but now to choose. Having known I'd need a valve replacement for over ten years the time is certainly close...

Hi, Had a quick search and didn't see this posted. Keyhole mechanical AVR. Pretty impressive. Fair warning, it's a surgical video😶 Ah that's quite clear in the preview😉 P

Hi, I had my first consult with my surgeon recently to discuss options. He surprised me with his suggestion. I've been monitoring BAV for about 10 years now. Over those years it has been mostly insufficient but now increasingly stenotic. My ascending aorta is around 41mm depending on the day...

When I found this site about 7 years ago my favorite pastime was to read through as many stories as I possibly could. Without doubt it has been the biggest help to me over the years as I wait and plan for what will eventually come. A plain old aortic valve replacement I hope. I read that...