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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: June 24, 2019

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7 years ago (June 27, 2019)

Hi Brett. I was thinking I might have my surgery for bicuspid aortic valve Ana aortic aneurysm done at Northwestern. Did they have to do a full sternotomy? Or did they do something else. Thanks.

Brett Kurtz

7 years ago (June 27, 2019)

Hi Ron. They did a full sternotomy. I know from other people I've spoken to that both Dr. Malaisrie and Dr. McCarthy can do a smaller cut if you qualify for it.

Brett Kurtz

7 years ago (June 27, 2019)

Hi Ron. They did a full sternotomy. I know from other people I've spoken to that both Dr. Malaisrie and Dr. McCarthy can do a smaller cut if you qualify for it.

Brett Kurtz

7 years ago (June 27, 2019)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdJpQDZL1rY&t=164s

Ron Weaver

7 years ago (June 27, 2019)

Thanks Brett. I was hoping I'd be able to get less invasive surgery but I think now I'm accepting the reality that I will have to have a full sternotomy. I have a bicuspid valve and ascending aortic aneurysm.

Brett Kurtz

7 years ago (June 28, 2019)

If you are having it at Northwestern I can not say enough good things about Dr. Malasrie. After the surgery, he came by my room each day and his team is great. The ICU and step-down units where also great. zi was in the hospital for 5 days. Only thing... Read more.

Ron Weaver

7 years ago (June 28, 2019)

My aneurysm is a 4.7cm now. When the time for surgery comes I plan to have my surgery at Northwestern or maybe Cleveland clinic. I'll have to travel from San Francisco. I hope that won't be too much of a problem. Thanks for your personal feedback. It makes such a... Read more.

Brett Kurtz

7 years ago (June 28, 2019)

I do and that was a big fear for me also. They removed it very fast though and I just kept telling myself that the doctors are there, everything will be ok. It is scary but if you try and focus on who is in the room with you, for... Read more.

Ron Weaver

7 years ago (June 28, 2019)

Yikes. I'll remember to focus on that. Thanks so much for the advice.

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