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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 14, 2026

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Dean Smith got a guestbook from Adam Pick

4 months ago (January 14, 2026)

Hey Dean, As the one of the newest members of our community... Welcome! I hope all the educational resources and wonderful people here will help you as you "watch and wait" for your aortic valve disease to potentially progress. Please let me know if you need anything. Also, please consider... Read more.

Adam Pick

Here is the video mentioned above... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJHsRDov6DU

Early Surgery for Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis Surgery with Dr. Joanna Chikwe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJHsRDov6DU

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Timing aortic stenosis surgery can be tricky for patients and their medical teams. First, the severity of the disease ...

Dean Smith

Thanks for the video! I would like to ask a question about Dr Gerdisch. I am really considering going to him for surgery, because of his expertise, the rapid recovery protocol, sternal fixation, and he's relatively close(also in network with insurance). My question for you is, as I know you... Read more.

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