Clare Auten
11 years ago (February 12, 2015)
I was wondering the same thing
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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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Kathy Lesnau posted an update
11 years ago (February 12, 2015)
I had surgery for a congenital BAV two years ago. I am one of 6 children in my family. Both parents required extensive heart studies and neither had a BAV. All my sibs have had an echo done of their heart and have been cleared. I have three grown children... Read more.
Pam Driggs
11 years ago (February 12, 2015)
I am wondering how I ended up with BAV as well. As far as I know none of my grandparents had it. I know my parents did not have it and I don't think my brothers have it.
Adam Pick
11 years ago (February 12, 2015)
I'm an odd ball too. No BAV anywhere in my family... yet. Thank goodness. Just some good ole CAD and aneurysm issues.
Kathy Lesnau
11 years ago (February 12, 2015)
Really do hope that I was just a fluke/oddball and my family seems content with that explanation. lol
Kathy Lesnau posted an update
11 years ago (January 5, 2015)
Two years ago today I had a AVR at University of Michigan. Thinking of my surgeon (Dr. Deeb) and feeling so very thankful for his skilled hands and team. I remember being asked by many people after surgery about how I got through it all. I said then and I... Read more.
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Nancy D reacted to this
11 years ago (January 5, 2015)
Thank you Kathy, I can do "doable" 😊
Kathy Lesnau posted an update
13 years ago (January 14, 2013)
I know what they say not to do during recovery but do you really not feel like doing that "stuff" anyways or eventually do you feel better so that your feel like a caged animal? Just curious about it, certainly dont feel like mountain climbling right now but wondering if... Read more.
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