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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: October 29, 2015

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Michele McMinn got a guestbook from Mike Brill

10 years ago (May 13, 2016)

I joined this forum only a few days ago and I have just got around to putting some of my story on-line. Like you I had valve problems from an early age and 38 years ago had a prosthetic valve fitted. It has been a huge success enabling me to... Read more.

Michele McMinn

10 years ago (May 13, 2016)

Thank you Mike. If you don't mind me asking what kind of prosthetic valve did you get ? Michele

Mike Brill

10 years ago (May 13, 2016)

Bjork-Shiley single leaflet. That was the only 'modern' design around in 1978 (well in the UK anyway). There were subsequent problems with Bi-leaflet and concave leaflet models I have read, but for once having an original version has paid off! Those now on the market have benefited from years of... Read more.

Michele McMinn got a guestbook from Enrique K

10 years ago (April 18, 2016)

Hi Michelle, I'm 41 and had minimal invasive aortic valve replacement with a (porcine) pig valve and had an aneurysm on my aorta replaced it with a graft. I have a very active lifestyle and going tissue was the best decision for me personally. I don't hear my valve clicking... Read more.

Michele McMinn

10 years ago (April 19, 2016)

Thank you so much for sharing you experience. I really want to go with Porcine valve but wasn't sure if it could be done with an aneurysm and how successful it would be. It sounds like it is working good for you. Your advise has been an answer to a... Read more.

Enrique K

10 years ago (April 21, 2016)

My pleasure Michele! If you need anything else let me know.

Michele McMinn got a guestbook from G. Case

10 years ago (October 29, 2015)

Michele, I had my mitral valve repaired by Dr. Barry Chan at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. He is at Novant Cardiology on Hawthorne Street. He is excellent. I am very happy with my recovery. He is most current with new technologies. Good luck to you.

Michele McMinn

10 years ago (October 30, 2015)

Thank you. I'm just getting started with all of this and I appreciate the advice

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