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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Kim Calvert posted an update

1 year ago (April 9, 2025)

I was just diagnosed with pericarditis. I had open heart surgery on Jan. 16 to replace my bicuspid aortic valve and fix an ascending aortic aneurysm. I thought I was recovering well and was about to start cardiac rehab when I was diagnosed with this. Now I feel like I'm... Read more.

Rose Madura

1 year ago (April 9, 2025)

Your body is probably still mad and the inflammation is still there. Hang tight. Follow the protocol. I had all kinds of problems caused mostly from inflammation. What have the doctors told you?

Pamela Gregory

1 year ago (April 10, 2025)

I had that 1 week after surgery and they drained it. It was fine after that. Good luck❤️

Robert Miller

1 year ago (April 12, 2025)

I don't want to downplay this but I believe pericarditis is "just" some inflammation. In most cases, this can be treated with medicine for a limited amount of time. Discuss this with your surgeon and/or cardiologist.

Kim Calvert posted an update

1 year ago (January 10, 2025)

My OHS is scheduled for January 16 at the Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Roselli. Plan is to replace my severely calcified bicuspic aortic valve with a Edwards Inspiris Reselia and do a Dacron graft to repair my 4.6 ascending aortic aneurysm. I was diagnosed some 15 years ago, and as... Read more.

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Geoff Curtis

1 year ago (January 10, 2025)

Dr Roselli did my SAVR 10/15/24 and I have the Edwards Inspiris valve also, 27mm. You've got this! I was out in 4 days post surgery, good luck!

Pamela Gregory

1 year ago (January 11, 2025)

Kim, I actually just got to Cleveland for my 2 year check up since surgery with Dr. Roselli on Monday. He is awesome and I will be sending my best thoughts and prayers your way. Let me know if you are near the Clinic Monday after 10:30-11:00 am. I would... Read more.

Valerie Allen

1 year ago (January 11, 2025)

I'm a big Dr Roselli fan, he did the same procedure on me last April. Best wishes and you'll soon be in recovery!

Grace Mason

1 year ago (January 12, 2025)

Wishing you all the best Kim!❤️🩹

Kim Calvert posted an update

2 years ago (September 25, 2023)

Read a fascinating post on another site about the TEE test. According to one cardiologist, roughly 1/3 of people who think they have BAV really have a different type of defect -- and the best way to find out is to have a TEE test done. In all my years... Read more.

Brady Busch

2 years ago (September 25, 2023)

The TEE is most likely very definitive,because I was told,it was required,if another surgery or procedure was scheduled,even though,one was done previously. I'm curious,was it mentioned what the other type of defect was,besides BAV?

Klara Čičić

2 years ago (September 25, 2023)

TEE is more informative and more accurate as the ultrasound probe is nearer to the heart. It gives more accurate picture and measurements. It is invasive and less convenient for the patient as it is done through oesophagus. Therefore, it is usually done when one is approaching surgery or when... Read more.

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