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This study was followed up on - and they found that the relative life expectancy for BAV was the same across all age groups. BAV patients are typically younger and healthy, compared with unhealthy TAV patients which is why shorter life would be expected. Some images here from the study showing...

Very well said. And thank you for sharing. It is great to be a part of this group.

Yes - I agree. Part of me wishes we wouldn’t have come across this incidental finding but it is certainly safer to know and be monitored. And I feel I have matured in the past 3 months more than I did in the first 35 years. Perspective.

What valve did you choose at age 50?

Hi - I am in a similar place as you. 36 year old (competitive cyclist) with incidental finding of BAV. Mild regurg, no stenosis, no aneurism or dilatation. My cardiologist reported high confidence that intervention won’t be required for 10-15 years based on what we know now. As we continue...

Re: Swedish study see attachments.

Yes - there is an answer to this that I have found and printed. Need to get it out of my files. But this study is not BAV specific - so when young people are getting aortic valves replaced (non BAV)it is typically because they are extremely unhealthy. When BAV folks are getting them...