Kerri,
I was able to view my CT scan in my doctor's office as he explained the need to repair the aneurysm. Technology is amazing these days.....good luck with your house remodeling!
Lori Wakat
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David Holmes
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15 years ago (March 3, 2011)
Hi David and Kerri,
Welcome to HVJ..
Like Lori, I had almost the identical procedure David will require last May at the Cleveland Clinic at age 49. I had and AVR replacement with a tissue valve, aortic root replacement and first 3 inches of my ascending aorta replaced with a... Read more.
David Holmes
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15 years ago (March 2, 2011)
Hi David,
I was in the same situation as you with the need to have my aortic valve replaced and have an aortic aneurysm repaired with the Dacron.
I did choose to have a tissue valve rather than a mechanical valve. As you will hear over and over again, by... Read more.
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