Hi again. Does anyone have any data on the possible development of aneurysm/dilation in someone with BAV with severe asymptomatic stenosis needing repeat surgery for this problem alone?
Hubby is leaning toward mechanical because one and done is very appealing, but one and done may not be one and done, because as the cardio said to us, you can't change DNA. What does the science say about this likelihood of happening despite SAVR? (cardio said that SAVR or no SAVR would not make any difference in the development of possible future aneurysm/dilation)
We saw the cardiologist yesterday and we are preparing for surgery in the next 3 - 4 months after the coronary angiogram is done and to eventually meet the surgeon and discuss options. It's definitely sobering after watching and waiting for 22 years. But it's also sobering laying my head on his chest and listening to that incredibly loud systolic murmur that increases at late peak systole.
I just wanted to say, that I've read so many of your stories on this site. You are all heroes with great tenacity. I have so much admiration for all of you and thank you for sharing your wisdom, knowledge, experience and stories.
(Yesterday's report: aorta sinus 36 mm, aorta sinuses index 19 mm/m2, prox asc aorta 37 mm, Prosc asc aorta index 20 mm/m2 and normal is < or = to 19; I'm going to dig up his results from 20 years ago to see if it's stable or has been on the incline)
Hubby is leaning toward mechanical because one and done is very appealing, but one and done may not be one and done, because as the cardio said to us, you can't change DNA. What does the science say about this likelihood of happening despite SAVR? (cardio said that SAVR or no SAVR would not make any difference in the development of possible future aneurysm/dilation)
We saw the cardiologist yesterday and we are preparing for surgery in the next 3 - 4 months after the coronary angiogram is done and to eventually meet the surgeon and discuss options. It's definitely sobering after watching and waiting for 22 years. But it's also sobering laying my head on his chest and listening to that incredibly loud systolic murmur that increases at late peak systole.
I just wanted to say, that I've read so many of your stories on this site. You are all heroes with great tenacity. I have so much admiration for all of you and thank you for sharing your wisdom, knowledge, experience and stories.
(Yesterday's report: aorta sinus 36 mm, aorta sinuses index 19 mm/m2, prox asc aorta 37 mm, Prosc asc aorta index 20 mm/m2 and normal is < or = to 19; I'm going to dig up his results from 20 years ago to see if it's stable or has been on the incline)
