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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 11, 2023

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I am 54 years old, and I am generally in good health, except that I have severe aortic stenosis due to a calcified bicuspid aortic valve, and a 4.6cm aortic aneurysm. UPDATE: I chose to have a bio valve, which will probably require a TAVR replacement in 12-15 years, or more, if all goes well. Thanks to everyone who wrote to offer advice, and hard-earned wisdom from their personal experiences!

I am from: Rhinebeck, United States
My surgery date was: February 16, 2023
I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
My surgeon is: Dr. Leonard Girardi
My hospital is: Weill Cornell Medicine