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154 days ago

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Michael Ponzio posted a note for Marcus that says:

Thank you very much for reaching out. Your story is very inspiring to me. I’m glad you are doing so well.

Marcus Kraussgot a new guestbook post

270 days ago

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Deena Z posted a note for Marcus that says:

congrats! Only 5 hospital days, albeit not easy ones, is fantastic after your major surgery. Each day will get you stronger and stronger, as you ...Read more

congrats! Only 5 hospital days, albeit not easy ones, is fantastic after your major surgery. Each day will get you stronger and stronger, as you will see. And… six combat tours. You are a warrior in so many ways, Marcus. Thank you for serving our country. God bless you and your loved ones. May life treat you well.❤️

Grace Mason Thank you for your service Marcus.
Wishing you all the best in your recovery ❤️‍🩹

Ana Brusso Congratulations and thank you for your service to our country and all of us. God bless you 🙏❤️ ... Read more

Ana Brusso Congratulations and thank you for your service to our country and all of us. God bless you 🙏❤️❤️‍🩹🇺🇸

Marcus Krauss Thank you, Deena, Grace and Ana!

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271 days ago

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Karen Hommel posted a note for Marcus that says:

Thank you for your service Marcus, you are a double warrior! I hope you are having a smooth recovery. 🇺🇸

Marcus Krauss Thanks, Karen!

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283 days ago

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Adam Pick posted a note for Marcus that says:

Hey Marcus, Great to hear that Dr. Woo was able to perform a successful Ross Procedure on you. Fyi, I had my Ross Procedure nearly 19 years ago. So far, so ...Read more

Hey Marcus, Great to hear that Dr. Woo was able to perform a successful Ross Procedure on you. Fyi, I had my Ross Procedure nearly 19 years ago. So far, so good! No problems. No interventions or reoperations. That said, I still get annual echocardiograms to monitor the valves and cardiac function. Again, congrats!!!

Marcus Krauss Thanks, Adam! It's good to be on the other side of this and working through the recovery!

Adam Pick

Adam Pick In case you missed it, here is a video we just posted about new research specific to the Ross Procedu ... Read more

Adam Pick In case you missed it, here is a video we just posted about new research specific to the Ross Procedure. Very interesting outcome data... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMpNQHyl__I

Surgeon Q&A: 4 Must-Know Facts About The Ross Procedure

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

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - The Ross Procedure, an advanced form of heart valve replacement surgery, can provide patients multiple advantages inclu...

Marcus Krauss This is great info, Adam! I hadn't seen this particular video yet. Thanks for posting!

Adam Pick

Fyi, we are getting ready to launch a new section of the website dedicated the Ross Procedure. Stay... Read more

Adam Pick

Fyi, we are getting ready to launch a new section of the website dedicated the Ross Procedure. Stay tuned!

Sue Lee Excellent video Adam

Adam Pick Thanks for the kind words Sue!

Marcus Kraussgot a new guestbook post

291 days ago

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Karen Hommel posted a note for Marcus that says:

Saying a prayer for you today Marcus for a sussessful surgery and a smooth recovery. You are now a warrior! 🙏

Marcus Kraussgot a new guestbook post

292 days ago

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Vikram Kaushik posted a note for Marcus that says:

Marcus Best of Luck , Wishing you speedy recovery

Marcus Kraussgot a new guestbook post

292 days ago

Margaret Fielden posted a note for Marcus that says:

Wishing you all the best for successful surgery and recovery

Marcus Kraussgot a new guestbook post

294 days ago

Max Jam posted a note for Marcus that says:

Hi Marcus, first of all blessings on your upcoming surgery. Im sure you will fly through it.

Im in the moderate regurgitation range. Age 30.

how ...Read more

Hi Marcus, first of all blessings on your upcoming surgery. Im sure you will fly through it.

Im in the moderate regurgitation range. Age 30.

how long did you stay moderate for?

any tips/recommendations to make this progress slower? I would like to buy time so that medical advances improve such as bio heart valves etc.

thank you!

max

Marcus Krauss Thanks for the well-wishes, Max. If I recall my timeline, my regurgitation was trace and then mild th ... Read more

Marcus Krauss Thanks for the well-wishes, Max. If I recall my timeline, my regurgitation was trace and then mild through my 20s and into my early 30s. I may have been 34 or 35 when it progressed to moderate, and it stayed there until I was about 41 or 42, when it became severe. Even with severe regurgitation, my left ventricle didn't start enlarging for a few years, when I was 44, which was almost 2 years ago. It's tough to predict how this progresses, as it's not a linear relationship. That's why it's important to monitor your condition regularly. Your heart could go years without changing, and then all of the sudden degrade quickly. Or conversely, your heart could get worse, and then stop degrading and hold steady somewhere where surgery isn't yet needed.

Max Jam Thank you!!

Max Jam Hope recovery is going well!!

Marcus Kraussgot a new guestbook post

295 days ago

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J Alexander Lassally posted a note for Marcus that says:

You're getting close Marcus. The weekend before Monday surgery is a weird one. Good news is you'll be a fresh case on Monday and this is an advantage. ...Read more

You're getting close Marcus. The weekend before Monday surgery is a weird one. Good news is you'll be a fresh case on Monday and this is an advantage. Good luck.

Marcus Krauss Thank you!

Pankaj Kumar Hy brother best of luck I am india same problem brother and my age 32

Pankaj Kumar 2002 arota root size and arota root size 2024 please ask

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Marcus Kraussgot a new guestbook post

296 days ago

Sher Follett posted a note for Marcus that says:

Hi Marcus. I see you have surgery coming up October 21st. I just wanted to wish you all the best healing vibes I can. I am wondering with the bicuspid reguritation ...Read more

Hi Marcus. I see you have surgery coming up October 21st. I just wanted to wish you all the best healing vibes I can. I am wondering with the bicuspid reguritation do you also have an aneurysm that needs repairing? I'm sure you will be so happy and relieved once this surgery is over and you start feeling alot better.

Marcus Krauss Thanks, Sher! I don't currently have an aneurysm, although my aortic root is slightly enlarged. The r ... Read more

Marcus Krauss Thanks, Sher! I don't currently have an aneurysm, although my aortic root is slightly enlarged. The regurgitation has caused my left ventricle to enlarge, which is why I'm having the surgery. I'm getting a Ross Procedure, and part of that will include a Dacron graft to replace part of the aorta to prevent future expansion.

Max Jam Does all aortic regurgitation get aneurysm?

Marcus Krauss Not necessarily, but having a bicuspid aortic valve can lead to one or more of several symptoms, to i ... Read more

Marcus Krauss Not necessarily, but having a bicuspid aortic valve can lead to one or more of several symptoms, to include regurgitation, stenosis, and the aorta enlarging, potentially to the point of becoming an aneurysm, which in some cases can lead to dissection.

Max Jam Thank you! Blessings

Sher Follett Hi Marcus, how are you doing? Just checking in to see how everything went with your surgery. Hoping a ... Read more

Sher Follett Hi Marcus, how are you doing? Just checking in to see how everything went with your surgery. Hoping all the best for you.

Marcus Krauss Hi Sher, I'm doing well! Everything is going as planned in recovery. I started cardiac rehab in mid-D ... Read more

Marcus Krauss Hi Sher, I'm doing well! Everything is going as planned in recovery. I started cardiac rehab in mid-December, and I'm planning to go back to work at the end of January.