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Even in my woe and melancholy 'oh why me' posts I'm beginning to agree I need this surgery ( actually I have no choice obviously). I saw (somewhat unbelievably) my Cardiologist in person for the first time today (COVID restrictions), its been 7 months since diagnosis and I've seen the surgeons...

Prior to a complete shock diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis and ascending aortic aneurysm in October 2020 I assumed I was a fit father of three young children who was balanced with a demanding career and happy family life. I have not hidden the fact that this has really shaken me to my core...

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This guy had the procedure I require and aside from his natural fitness I cant believe how quickly he has recovered. Does anybody know the details of his op was it minimally invasive or full sternotomy and what valve did he choose could he have had the Ross procedure. I can't understand how he...

I require AVR + Ascending Aorta replacement + possible root (They all said they will see once the bonnet is open). I have spoken to three surgeons and had three answers. 1. Definitely Mechanical at your age (50y) 2. Latest generation Tissue with future TAVRx2 possible or 3. What ever you want...

I'm asymptomatic with severe aortic stenosis (Bicuspid valve) and ascending aneurysm that needs replacing. Surgeon says 98% success (really????) and recommends a mechanical valve with dacron replacement of ascending aorta. I really struggle with the concept of walking into a hospital as I feel...

I require AVR and Ascending Aorta Replacement and I am scared senseless. Even if you do survive the surgery is all this really just palliative and you set yourself up for a life of fear and worry. Sorry to be so pessimistic but I'm 50 and in a complete state of shock and firmly believe the...

Right I really need to turn my melancholy around. I have a beautiful wife, three wonderful daughters and a great job, house etc and life had been going along just fine. My mental model is you hopfully get to your 70s and if stuff happens well so be it. Since learning I need surgery at 50 for...

Any long term ascending aorta, root and mechanical AVR survivors on here. I have stenotic BAV and root/ascending aorta aneurysm requireing surgery. My surgeon says the composite graft and mechanical valve should be for life (I'm 50 years old). Is this a realistic expectation or just what the...

Its coming up to the end of 2020 and I turn 50 in January. I'm having a real crisis of confidence (not like me at all), due to needing a new aortic valve with ascending aorta and possible root I'm still not sure. Looking at my young children last night I desperately want to see them grow up :-(...

What is the real expected lifespan of an ascending aorta dacron graft and on-x mechanical valve (assuming no other illnesess). I'm 49 and the surgeon seems to imply for life is this a realiatic expectation? I have severe stenotic bicuspid Aortic Valve with root and ascending aorta dilation but...