Lorri, I'm sorry you have to have another surgery. That's something in the back of all our minds. Best wishes to you for success.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: September 3, 2010
Member Since: September 3, 2010
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Lorri Berardo posted an update
3 years ago (October 13, 2022)
Hi! It has been 3 weeks since my aortic valve replacement at Columbia with Dr. Hiroo Takayama with a full sternotomy. The operation took 7 hours because they had to remove the bicuspid valve as wel as the aortic graft that I had inserted 12 years ago. I am going... Read more.
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Lorri Berardo posted an update
3 years ago (August 4, 2022)
On 9/15 I am going to have my second SAVR. I originally had my bicuspid aortic valve repaired due to severe regurgitation and I have a aortic graft due to the aneurysm 12 years years ago. Now my valve is severely stenotic. After discussion with my surgeon at Columbia, Dr.... Read more.
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Rose echos my thoughts exactly. For those of us with a tissue valve, the possibility of a repeat surgery is always out there. Hope you have a smooth and uncomplicated surgery!
Thank you! The reason I am taking the bio prosthetic is because I will be able to have TAVR if I ever need one again.
Thank you! On top of everything else I tested positive for Covid on 8/29 for the 3rd time. I thought it was allergies. Thank God I got it before the surgery! One less thing to worry about. I have my PCR @ Columbia on 9/12.
I am sorry you must have another surgery! At least you got 12 years out of the repair, and next time will be a TAVR. And Covid on top of that! Better Covid before than after the surgery!! Wishing you a perfectly smooth experience!
Lorri Berardo posted an update
6 years ago (August 20, 2019)
I have a bicuspid aortic valve. It was 9 years ago yesterday that I had a aortic valve repair for severe aortic regurgitation. I also had an aortic graft for my aneurysm. Now my valve is moderate to severely stenotic and I will need a new valve. Can TAVR be... Read more.
My guess is yes, they can do a TAVR. Do you have an appointment coming soon so you can find out for sure?
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