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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Nicole DuPont got a guestbook from Debbie Swartz

6 years ago (August 16, 2019)

Wonderful news about your recovery! I too am facing OHS down the road. I have a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic root anyuresum of 4.5. No symptoms at this time. Surgeon wants me to wait till I do. I too pray I will have an uncomplicated recovery. Just a waiting... Read more.

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Brian Tinsley

I would make sure that you are seeing a Cardiologist who is an expert in that field of reading the Echo's and understanding Bicuspid valve and what your infraction rate % is and if your heart is getting enlarged or left ventricle size. Where are you located? I would also... Read more.

Nicole DuPont

Hi Debbie- Keep exercising your core and legs! Having good muscles will help you with the strength you'll need in the early days post surgery. You really can't use your arms to push yourself out of bed or from a sitting position, so the more strength you have, you'll feel... Read more.

Debbie Swartz

Thank you for responding. I already have an electric recliner to use. Was given to me too soon. Yes, already strengthing my legs and working with a PT. He is encouraging me to walk and use light weights for upper body strength. Also I am located in Virgibia. I will... Read more.