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Hi everyone, Sorry to create another thread for this but I’m receiving conflicting opinions about whether it is safe to fly (2x 6-hour flights each way), and really need some advice. I finally received the numbers from my latest echo, which are: AVA: 0.7cm PV: 3.4m/s Mean gradient: 21mmHg...

Hi all, I’ve been advised that I’ll need AVR for BAV, from the last echo which was in May. I’ve had a CT angiogram a few days ago and haven’t got the results yet, but was told that my surgery will be 3 to 4 months, which I assume is due to NHS waiting lists. My symptoms have become worse over...

Hi everyone, I am a 35 year old female with BCV, and have been told the valve requires replacement soon. I seem to be in the minority with my age and gender, so finding it really difficult to decide on which valve. I’ve not had children yet and was advised that a mechanical valve is not ideal...