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I know, I found it strange as well. I've emailed Edwards but have not heard back from them yet. Dr Svensson replaced my bicuspid aortic valve 2 years ago with a CE PERIMOUNT 2700, despite the fact I asked specifically for the 3300 Magna for the better hemodynamics. Since then my gradients...

I just saw Dr Lars Svensson at the CC and he mentioned that they had taken the Edwards Magna and Magna Ease (he called it Magna "plus") aortic valves off the shelves and are no longer using them. He said they did this just recently. I asked if anyone was using them at the CC and he said no...

Thanks, Scott...sometimes those logistical arrangements become a real mental challenge for people looking at surgery away from home. I'm glad is worked out so well for you....and others here, from the sounds of it. Thanks again, Grey

Just ASK...I tried to post this yesterday, but it doesn't look like it went though. Another question for you (and I think it'll help PEM as well), is what was it like to travel back to Pensacola after your surgery at CCF? How soon did they let you fly, and was the flight a problem for you...

Thanks, Steve...encouraging to hear you're doing so well, both mentally and physically! It's helpful for us on the pre-surgery side of the mountain. Tim

Congrats on #3...and here's to many more. Cheers, Tim

Norm...thanks for chronicling your saga is such great detail! As someone who's looking at this surgery soon, June 16, I've read it over carefully. I do have a question...did you find getting back on your bike difficult with regards to your sternum? Did that cause you pain or discomfort...or...

Thanks for the good update, Steve...from all of us in the "Waiting Room"! Grey

Hey, Al...did your digging turn anything up? Grey

Thanks for your reply, Jason. I'm interested in hearing what your surgeon says about it tomorrow. It does make sense to me to leave that critical native connection between the aorta and the coronary arteries intact, as long as it doesn't mean increased risk down the road. Thanks again, Grey

I'm looking at AVR for BAV/severe stenosis in the near future and i also have a dilated ascending aorta (4.8cm). My aortic root, on the other hand, is normal at 3.8 cm. My surgeon is recommending a separate valve replacement and aneurysm repair, leaving the root and coronary artery hook-ups...

Thanks, Cat and T-Money. I saw Dr Davies last week and he was very professional and gracious with my litany of questions. T-Money...what type of valve did you opt for? Thanks again...

I have BAV with severe stenosis and a dilated aortic root (sound familiar!!??), and am looking at surgery in the next 3-4 months. I'm scheduled to see a CT surgeon, Dr James Davies, at UAB in several weeks and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience at UAB or with Dr Davies. Any input...