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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: March 8, 2025

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Larry Reese posted an update

3 days ago (July 1, 2026)

Hello Adam and everyone else. I have been thinking about a question I ran into a few months ago and have not been able to find much information about. What is the ideal "target" blood pressure after a bicuspid aortic valve replacement surgery? I had one about 15 months ago... Read more.

Richard Munson

120/80 in my eyes is what i strive for with my 84 year old repaired mitral valve

John Cook

After my Ross, they wanted me strictly below 120 systolic for the first year while the pulmonary valve got used to its new job as the aortic valve. I generally swing between 100 & 120. Low blood pressure is defined as below 90/60. Personally, I start getting dizzy spells if... Read more.

Rose Madura

And I've always been told to be below 130/80. So who knows. Maybe Marie does....

Marie Myers

Not sure what the docs would say, but I am thinking 110-120 systolic is best…As long as you are not getting any symptoms like dizziness or chest pain, lower seems better to me..

Scott Mills

Same as John, post Ross they wanted me less than 120. I'm 1 year out and now down to a half dose of my beta blocker.

Larry Reese

Thanks for the comments all. More information is always better. I think part of the problem is that there is a target BP for "just after" surgery that may be different from the long term, 1 year out plus, target. That's what I think it causing the problem in my... Read more.

Larry Reese posted an update

1 year ago (March 9, 2025)

Hello all, I'm looking forward to joining the community and leveraging our knowledge and experiences to stay positive and hopefully reduce stress. Will be a bicuspid aortic valve replacement (ross is what I would prefer but apparently my anatomy is not a good fit) w cow valve, plus 1 or... Read more.

Dan Fouratt

Larry, Welcome to the community. I am a fellow BAV with a bovine valve replacement coming up to a year ago. This community was great in answering my questions and I sure you will find it a great asset. Good luck on your journey. Dan

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

😉 Hey Larry and Dan: I had the mitral valve replaced (76 y.o) by a cow valve in october 2023. Doctors told me that when the valve wear out in 12 to 15 years will be possible to replace it in a "valve in valve" TMVR procedure to avoid open... Read more.

Valerie Allen

If we were musically inclined, we could start a band called The Aortics! 😉 Many on here have had successful aortic surgeries but we also know the extreme stress. I lived with it full on for a year prior to surgery. This is a place for questions and comfort. You... Read more.

Larry Reese

Thank you all for the welcome. Does the search function work well here? Any tricks to searching for and finding information?

Valerie Allen

Larry, the Learning Center at the top will get you started. If you are looking for hospitals/surgeons the SurgeonFinder under the menu will help. It includes patient reviews. For me it was mostly following links and the Learning Center. Don't miss the videos, they cover so much!

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