About Me (In My Own Words)
I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve but wasn’t aware of it until age 35. I had my valve replaced by open heart surgery in 2015 with a porcine tissue valve. Today almost exactly 6 years later I was told I need a new valve due to severe stenosis. I really thought I could have the TAVR procedure this time but my surgeon said no it has to be OHS again🙁🙁. Needless to say I have been in panic mode since I got the news. I think it will take me a few days to wrap my mind around it.
Now I have to decide whether to go with the inspiris (?sp) or a mechanical valve. Dr Kathuria is urging me to go mechanical.. I welcome any thoughts as to which valve to go with. Particularly by anyone who has had multiple valve replacements.
My surgery has not been scheduled yet as I have to have an angiogram first but I’m sure it will be sometime in July.
Thanks!
Lisa
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Arizona
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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