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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 17, 2024

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2 years ago (May 16, 2024)

Hi Evan. I faced the same dilemma and ultimately chose a bio prosthetic valve with the understanding that a transcatheter replacement would be possible years down the road. I did not want to be on warfarin for the rest of my life - the constant INR monitoring and dietary restrictions... Read more.

Valerie Allen

2 years ago (May 16, 2024)

Evan, yes at this point they will do a first surgery and fit you with a biovalve that is large enough to perform a TAVR surgery for a second surgery if needed. Your surgeon should be able to provide this information as well as info on this site.

Marie Myers

2 years ago (May 17, 2024)

I think a lot depends on your age. I was 63 at the time of my surgery, and the valve choice was a difficult decision. I went with a tissue valve knowing that i will need a redo or a TAVR eventually. I didn't want to be o Coumadin either.... Read more.

Anna Ma

2 years ago (May 17, 2024)

the new edward inspiris resillia valves can last longer, in the lab, it holds up to 25 years. This webinar Adam did with patient Ari and Dr Roselli may help you to make decisions. I went through the same decision process as they did: https://youtu.be/mbVTFGTOZjY?si=kyyyihKFIRRxD-M9

Ari's Patient Success Story: Shared Decision Making for Heart Valve Patients with Dr. Eric Roselli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=kyyyihKFIRRxD-M9

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - There are many different treatment options for patients to consider for the lifetime management of heart valve disease....

Susan Harris

2 years ago (May 17, 2024)

Have you looked into a Ross procedure? There's some good videos on here about it.

Daneen Douglas

2 years ago (May 19, 2024)

I contemplated the Edward's Inspirus Resilia valve but since my aneurysm required my root to be replaced as well I went with the Freestyle root/valve bioprosthesis. It is shown to last 19-23 years so far. That's the data they have to this point. Surgeon said it may last longer. We... Read more.

Anna Ma

2 years ago (May 20, 2024)

Daneen, I had aneurysm too and my aortic root is replaced too. I think my surgeon replaced with the pre-assembled kit that includes ascending aorta, aortic root and valves.

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