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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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William Bowman got a guestbook from Adam Pick

5 months ago (January 14, 2026)

Hey William, Great to have you here. Just saw your post. If you have any questions about the Ross Procedure, which I had done back in 2005, we just launched this new Ross Procedure Education Center for Patient at the following link if you would like to check it out... Read more.

New Ross Procedure Patient Education Center

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/ross-procedure-aortic-disease

Learn new medical insights, patient experiences, and durability research about the Ross Procedure for aortic valve patients.

William Bowman

Great info, thanks! I had my surgical consult this afternoon. While Dr. Guo is willing to do the Ross, he recommended a tissue valve for my situation. I'm almost 63, so I can't say that I'm surprised. Should I require re-intervention in my later 70s or 80s, a TAVR would... Read more.

William Bowman got a guestbook from Darrell Malone

5 months ago (January 13, 2026)

William all the best with your appointment in London with the surgeon. Tons of info on this site as you probably know. I was so thankful to find it. Had a Ross Procedure soon to be 2yrs now. My surgery was at St.Mary's in Kitchener. (Dr.Ashe) All the best with... Read more.

William Bowman

I may wind up going to St. Mary's in the end. I know they do a lot of Ross Procedures. I'm unsure how proficient University Hospital is in the Ross. That is one of my questions, when I finally have a sit-down with the surgeon. It's been almost two months... Read more.

Sue Maize

William, I too, was interested in the RP, which I found out about from this community. One thing that every Ross patient emphasizes is the importance of having the surgery at a "Ross centre of excellence"—that means that it is regularly performed successfully at that hospital by not only the... Read more.

Darrell Malone

Hi Sue. Nice of you to jump in. William as Sue mentioned Dr.Ashe is very good at listening and answering all my questions as well as my wife and son who also attended my appointment. I saw him in January 2024 and had surgery April 9, 2024. (They could have... Read more.

William Bowman

That's a coincidence that you visit Port Franks. We moved here from Woodstock a few years ago, and absolutely love it! It's so peaceful, and the Lake Huron sunsets are phenomenal! I had my surgical consult with Dr. Guo this afternoon. His recommendation for me was a tissue valve. Truthfully,... Read more.

Darrell Malone

Glad to hear everything went well with your appointment. It's also nice that your not in an emergency situation and you have time to plan. Things are moving! Sunsets are awesome on Lake Huron we watch them every evening last year when we were there. Looking forward for this year's... Read more.

William Bowman

Thanks, will do.

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