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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 15, 2017

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David Knight got a guestbook from Jan Persico

9 years ago (February 15, 2017)

David, what did you decide? Had my surgery Monday, hope to be discharged either tomorrow or Friday. Hope all is well with you!

David Knight got a guestbook from KEVIN RYAN

9 years ago (January 27, 2017)

Hi, David: Like you, I have a bicuspid aortic valve with aortic stenosis...AND...I, too, am scheduled for surgery at Cleveland Clinic on Valentine's Day (2/14/17)!! Dr. Gillinov is my scheduled surgeon. However, I am now reconsidering the Ross procedure with Dr. Paul Stelzer at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.... Read more.

David Knight

Kevin I have bicuspid aortic valve with no dilation of the root or aorta. I have not considered Ross. Dr Svensson felt he could repair my valve. If not I would prefer a mechanical Onyx valve. Why are you considering a Ross? Dave

KEVIN RYAN

Dave: I have gone around and around with the following three options: mechanical; tissue; Ross. I have made a great case for each at one time or another. Paralysis by analysis! The easiest/simple "fix" would be conventional replacement with either On-X or bioprosthetic. I'm leaning toward Ross with Dr. Stelzer... Read more.

KEVIN RYAN

Part II: In addition, there are no activity restrictions; and, no balancing of coagulation/anti-coagulation levels/meds with the Ross procedure. However, one can find a study to support one's fears or one's hopes. It is technically much more challenging for the surgeon...as Dr. Stelzer likes to say: root replacement is a... Read more.

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