Good morning. Today is Wednesday January 15th. Next Tuesday I will be in surgery getting my bicuspid aortic valve and ascending aortic aneurysm repaired.... Read more
Good morning. Today is Wednesday January 15th. Next Tuesday I will be in surgery getting my bicuspid aortic valve and ascending aortic aneurysm repaired. According to my surgeon, Shinichi Fukuhara at University of Michigan, there will be 3 possible options for the valve. But of course he can't specify what the best option is until he looks under the hood. Option 1 is valve repair. Since my valve is showing severely stenotic, I kinda think that might not really be an option. Option 2 is the Ross Procedure, which is hopefully the best option as far as I can tell. Option 3 is a tissue valve sized to receive a TAVR down the road. I am 61 yrs old and looking forward to a very favorable outcome.
Michael Ponzio Best wishes on your surgery and recovery. I’m scheduled March 19 for my surgery. Aortic valve repla ... Read more
Michael Ponzio Best wishes on your surgery and recovery. I’m scheduled March 19 for my surgery. Aortic valve replacement and aneurysm repair.
Robert Miller They can actually repair valves a lot of times. In any case, I wish you all the best. I hope you chec ... Read more
Robert Miller They can actually repair valves a lot of times. In any case, I wish you all the best. I hope you checked out the learning center on this site to prepare for the recovery.
Erin Bolanos Hi Kurt, my husband is having his surgery the same day, Jan 21st.