SatoriFround
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I just got back from my long awaited cardiologist appointment. The doctor said I needed a new valve and surgery for my ascending aortic aneurysm. So I have been referred for surgery and am getting an angiogram next week. One thing I am confused about is he stated that tissue valves are preferred for those with bicuspid valves. Is this accurate? He was really pushing a tissue valve saying I could get TAVR later. I brought up all the things talked about here and he just kept acting like it wasn't accurate. He said valve in valve is fine, that it isn't a problem that the opening gets smaller because it is such a minimal amount. He kept saying 20 years. Then he basically said mechanical valves fail all the time and it is just as risky to go mechanical. I mean, he isn't a surgeon, but... he was really pushing the tissue option. Has anyone here been told it is better to choose a tissue valve if you have BAV?