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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Luke Rodriguez posted an update

4 months ago (January 20, 2026)

I had surgery on 5/16/22, mechanical aortic valve and and aorta prosthesis. Had a CTA and was told I have moderate ectasia just above the prosthetic aortic valve. This makes no sense to me since the valve and the aorta prosthesis were all one piece. Am I just misunderstanding? Is... Read more.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

I've not but I I suppose the prosthesis of the aortic segment you are wearing attached to the mechanical valve could be made of dacron or a similar biomaterial. Then the ectasia would be above that segment and no towards the heart, in my opinion.

Luke Rodriguez

Fidel Martà nez Ruiz (https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/mystory/fidelmartnezruiz) you are correct.

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Learn about Fidel Martà nez Ruiz, patient diagnosed with Mitral Regurgitation

Luke Rodriguez posted an update

1 year ago (May 12, 2025)

Year 3 anniversary , down 40 pounds from date of surgery. I love my life, there is NOTHING I would be doing differently. God is amazing.

❤️ 😮 Pamela Gregory, Kimberly Eisenhut and reacted to this

Michael Ponzio

That's amazing. So glad your doing well.

Daisy Tanner

Yes! 🙌🏼 Love hearing about life's successes! I'm very happy for you! 🎉 Thank you for sharing 🙏❤️

Deena Z

Wow, Luke, look at you! You soared post surgery. Maybe you can share with those whose surgery is coming up, what made a big difference for you. Just a thought.😊

Ana Brusso

Looking great Luke. Yes God is amazing! And he loves us. Blessings 🙏❤️

Andrew Dial

Wow congrats !

Pamela Gregory

Awesome!!!❤️

Luke Rodriguez posted an update

2 years ago (May 16, 2024)

Today is my second heartaversary from aortic valve and partial aorta replacement. The picture on the left is my one year anniversary, one on the right is my two year. Slimmed down a bit, no pain, no issues, life is great.