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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 1, 2017

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Hasan Arabi Kassab Bashi posted an update
8 years ago (October 28, 2017)
Hello, Brothers & Sisters from all around the world. I was diagnosed with Bicuspid Aortic Valve back 11 years ago and made the surgery with a biological Aortic valve. I was 23 at that time. Now at the age of 34, I do need to go for the operation again.... Read more.
Leslie Bakos
I mean I will have to be on it as well when I get mine done....One thing to decide is that the future may bring new drugs---
Kevin Shackelford
I chose mechanical valve and was very concerned about warfarin impact on my lifestyle. The fact is 1 year post op it has not impacted my life in any significant way. I am active, cycle, mountain bike and play basketball. My valve choice also allows me to run a low... Read more.
Adela Morsz
Hi Hasan! Do you consider INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve or Ross Procedure?
Cathleen Weed
Hi I was in the same boat. I had a bovine valve in my 20's and then chose another bovine valve at age 33. I did need another one two years ago at age 44 but they did the TAVR procedure and it was awesome. It looks like it will... Read more.

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