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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 3, 2016

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Michael Lupo posted an update
5 months ago (April 11, 2026)
I'm a little late on this post, but I had a heart valve revision in Feb 2025. I got 19 years out of my initial Edwards Life Sciences bio-prosthetic aortic valve. This time, I received another Edwards Lifesciences valve. The Inspiris. Though I could have been considered for a TAVR,... Read more.
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Rose Madura
5 months ago (April 11, 2026)
Michael, for what it's worth, I think you made a good decision. It's amazing that you got nearly 20 years out of the first one. I'm hoping for that. I had my aortic valve replaced when I was 59 so I'd go for a TAVR then.
Marie Myers
5 months ago (April 12, 2026)
Please tell us your secrets for getting 19 years on your valve!
Justin Booher
5 months ago (April 13, 2026)
51 here....thinking of the Ross Procedure for myself.... TAVR when I'm older.
Michael Lupo posted an update
1 year ago (February 20, 2025)
My 19 year old prosthetic Aortic valve will be re-replaced tomorrow with an Edwards Lifesciences Inspiris Resilia. A re-operation of this sort comes with some additional risk. I'm anxious about the surgery and recovery, but I am confident that my care is in the best of hands.
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JOHN DANGELO
1 year ago (February 20, 2025)
You're gonna do great!
Rose Madura
1 year ago (February 20, 2025)
Wow. I'm impressed how long your valve lasted! Best wishes in your new surgery. God bless you.
Susan Lynn
1 year ago (February 20, 2025)
Wishing you all the best, Michael! We'll be anxiously awaiting your post-op good news!! Go get 'em! ❤️
Dan Fouratt
1 year ago (February 21, 2025)
Good luck on your surgery may your next valve last longer
Robert Young
1 year ago (February 21, 2025)
Best of luck to you
Marcus Krauss
1 year ago (February 21, 2025)
Best of luck today, Michael!
Michael Lupo
1 year ago (March 21, 2025)
Thanks everyone! Today marks 1 month since my valve replacement. I feel good and am starting to be able to do more things physically, like walk on the hilly roads of my neighborhood. Still taking it slow, but am definitely on the mend.
Dan Fouratt
1 year ago (March 21, 2025)
Great update thanks
Michael Lupo posted a photo
1 year ago (February 14, 2025)
Oct 16, 2020
Robert Young
1 year ago (February 21, 2025)
Do you fly? I am currently trying to get medical certificate back after valve and aorta replacement. It's been 3 years.
Michael Lupo
1 year ago (March 7, 2025)
Yes. I fly. You need to talk to Jacquie at AOPA medical. There is a path forward via special issuance.

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