Ross Procedure – Aortic Valve Replacement Results

August 29th, 2008

As with any surgery, you or your caregiver should develop some form expectation about the potential success and failure rates of that surgery. This thought definitely applies to a complex heart surgery like aortic valve replacement.

That said, my family and I did LOTS of research before I decided that the Ross Procedure was the best option to remedy my narrow heart valve (severe aortic stenosis).

I just received an email from Greg that reads, “Adam – I need my aortic valve replaced. I’ve heard a little bit about the Ross Procedure. I’m 50 years old. Do you have any statistics or data about the success/failure of the double valve replacement over time?”

Ross Procedure - Aortic Valve Replacement Results

In response to Greg’s question, I have learned more-and-more about the Ross Procedure over the years. Recently, I developed a separate page which illustrates the results of this unique type of aortic valve replacement.

To see these statistics, click Ross Procedure Results For Aortic Valve Replacement.

Keep on tickin!

About The Author: Adam Pick is a double, heart valve surgery patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. This unique book integrates clinical research with the personal experiences of 135 former patients to help future patients and their caregivers better understand the problems, the opportunities and the realities of heart valve surgery. To learn more about Adam and his heart valve surgery book, click here.