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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

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2 years ago (September 9, 2023)

Hi all! Does anyone know if any surgeons perform TAVR for low risk patients with aortic regurgitation?

Lyle KIMBRELL

Hi Carolyn, we are searching now with our son who has BAV with regurgitation. We are not finding any who say that procedure is recommended for young and low risk. I think the more traditional open heart procedures are considered more surgically sound than what can be done via TAVR.

Carolyn Gonzalez

Hi Lyle, Thank you. My research has led to that same conclusion. I guess I just needed to get confirmation from others going through this who are researching every option. Hope all goes well with your son.

Michele Miller

If TAVR is not recommended for your son, I hope that minimally invasive surgical options are available to him. I have a BAV with regurgitation and the plan is for hemi-sternotomy, which should set me up nicely for TAVR in the future.