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I had my aortic valve replaced and a pace maker put in 4 weeks ago. I am still having swelling in my feet and legs, just like before the surgery. I was wondering if anyone else had experience this after surgery and if this is something that I should mention to my cardiologist?

Hey there!! I had my aortic valve replacement and my aneurysm repaired on November 3rd. I am so happy that it is over. I am doing great. I was in ICU from Tuesday night to Saturday night because I had to have a pace maker put in on Friday. I guess my heart never started beating correctly. No big...

I was wondering if anyone had an estimate for the length of time an aortic valve replacement and ascending thoracic aneurysm repair takes?

Hey all. My surgery date is October 30th for a bicuspid aortic valve, severe aortic insuffieciency, and ascending thoracic aneurism. My left atrium and ventricle are starting to enlarge and I am having shortness of breath, chest pains, and swelling in my legs and feet. I asked to postpon the...

Hello everyone. I have been lurking in the background for a while now, reading and learning from everyone. Thank you so much for the valuable information. I have a bicuspid aortic valve, with stenosis and regurg, 4.6 ascending thoracic aneurysm, pulmonary hypertension, and mitral valve prolapse...