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

Member Since: October 21, 2016

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Mike Thompson got a guestbook from Ray Farmer
9 years ago (December 2, 2016)
Hi Mike Thank you for your thoughts on choice of valve mechanical vs biological - very well thought through. I am 56 (aortic stenosis/suspected bicuspid valve). My surgeon initially recommended a mechanical valve but said it was a grey area for me as a biological valve could last 15 years+... Read more.

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