Welcome to our community Andrew. I hope the patient resources and caring people here will help you along your journey to a healthy heart! If you need anything, ...Read more
Welcome to our community Andrew. I hope the patient resources and caring people here will help you along your journey to a healthy heart! If you need anything, please let me know!
Alex Sigalov hi Andrew, u seem young, so bovine would probably not be a good choice for you; i was 39 when i had m ... Read more
Alex Sigalov hi Andrew, u seem young, so bovine would probably not be a good choice for you; i was 39 when i had my surgery to replace aortic valve and repair aneurysm six month ago; I got mechanical On-X valve, another good option for you is Ross procedure but maybe more difficult to find surgeon to do that. let me know if you have other questions
Hello Andrew, hopefully you will be able to get a second opinion. I had one and it made all the diffe ... Read more
Hello Andrew, hopefully you will be able to get a second opinion. I had one and it made all the difference in my getting the right surgery and finding the right surgeon. If you can don’t rush into it and get all the necessary tests and scans so your surgeon and yourself will know exactly what’s going on inside your heart. God bless you in your journey and please let us know your progress. Blessings
Hi Andrew I am new to all of this too. But I hope you can get a second opinion because I am sure it would help you feel more comfortable. I felt like you ...Read more
Hi Andrew I am new to all of this too. But I hope you can get a second opinion because I am sure it would help you feel more comfortable. I felt like you do and feel much better since 2nd opinion about surgery.
Susan Lynn Welcome, Andrew! There are minimally invasive aortic valve replacement procedures here in the U. S. ... Read more
Susan Lynn Welcome, Andrew! There are minimally invasive aortic valve replacement procedures here in the U. S. You may want to do some research to see if any of the surgeons in your area have mastered this technique and if you're a candidate. Multiple opinions are highly recommended. You want to be sure you're confident in your choice of surgeon and procedure. Best of luck with your search!