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On Monday I will have a pre operation check , my surgery told me that he use a mechanical valve st jude or Livanova or everything is whatever it deems best . The hospital has all type as onx-medtronic and my size is around 27mm , I will have a hemy-sternotomy due to body anatomy.
 
As you know I have a bicuspid aortic valve ,my surgery told me that I have and 42 mm aorta dilatation . The guide lines to replace is 50 mm or 4.6 mm when replace the aortic valve ? So I'm worried it needs to be repaired now rather than in a few years.
The surgery said he will take the decision at the time of surgery after checkin it , if it is ok he don't replace it .
Your opinion please .
 
Hi Athens,

How come it will be that early? Mines at 40mm but that was last September as I also have a bicuspid
Just curious and are you UK based


Thanks

Ali
 
Hi Athens,

How come it will be that early? Mines at 40mm but that was last September as I also have a bicuspid
Just curious and are you UK based


Thanks

Ali
I live in Athens Greece and I will be have surgery for aortic valve that has leakage ,for this reason the surgeon will be check the ascending aorta if it is strong or gossamer .
 
Today I had the last check up (chest x ray and test blood ) next Friday I will for covid-19 test and 3 August I will have the operation .
 
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Today I had the last check up (chest x ray and test blood ) next Friday I will for covid-19 test and 3 August I will have the operation .
Wishing you well. It’s a date you will never forget. It’ll be like another birthday for you, but none of your friends or family will remember or send you cards.
 
The view from my room . hospital ygeia Athens.
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We’ll be thinking of you. The waiting is the worst part. You’ll do well & will be enjoying that view while you recover. Keep us posted, Athens.
 

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