nickd
Active member
Hi all,
I am new to the forum and have a few questions. First a little about myself, I am an active 37 year old, who was diagnosed with BAV about 5 or 6 years ago. During that time, my cardiologist has been monitoring me and last month informed me that I have severe regurgitaion and need to have my valve replaced after the holidays. I was refered to and met with Dr. Len Girardi Cornell Medical in NY. I also have an appointment with Dr. Paul Stelzer Mt. Sinai in NY. I am looking in to either a tissue valve or possibly the Ross procedure. I know I have read about problems with the Ross and BAV, and Dr. Girardi thought it would not be wise because of the link between BAV and tissue disorders. I still have not spoken with Dr. Stelzer, meeting him on 12/22/08, one of my questions is has anyone else had the Ross and experienced problems or know someone who has?
Sorry this post was long winded, will try and keep them shorter in the future.
Thanks,
Nick
I am new to the forum and have a few questions. First a little about myself, I am an active 37 year old, who was diagnosed with BAV about 5 or 6 years ago. During that time, my cardiologist has been monitoring me and last month informed me that I have severe regurgitaion and need to have my valve replaced after the holidays. I was refered to and met with Dr. Len Girardi Cornell Medical in NY. I also have an appointment with Dr. Paul Stelzer Mt. Sinai in NY. I am looking in to either a tissue valve or possibly the Ross procedure. I know I have read about problems with the Ross and BAV, and Dr. Girardi thought it would not be wise because of the link between BAV and tissue disorders. I still have not spoken with Dr. Stelzer, meeting him on 12/22/08, one of my questions is has anyone else had the Ross and experienced problems or know someone who has?
Sorry this post was long winded, will try and keep them shorter in the future.
Thanks,
Nick