Michael Klusyk
That sucks…. Did your surgeon give you a reason why he didn't fix your aorta when he performed your AVR?
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Michelle Dunlop posted an update
3 years ago (July 7, 2022)
Hello yesterday I met with my surgeon 6 week mark who performed AVR on my bicuspid valve Operation went well but he told me in 10 to 15 years I will need my aorta replaced due to damage caused by my bicuspid valve I'm terrified of further surgery as this... Read more.
Rose Madura
Hi Michelle. I'm sorry you received this news. What kind of valve did you get? And if I may pry, how old are you?
Marie Myers
I am guessing your aortic aneurysm was not " large enough" to fix at the time of surgery. It is possible that the aneurysm may not grow now that the valve is fixed and the blood flow is normalized. I hope that this is the case, and I hope you... Read more.
Luke Rodriguez
My surgeon went ahead and replaced part of my aorta when he replaced the valve for the exact reason you stated, that 10 to 15 years it would have to be replaced so why not do it all at once. The valve and partial aorta was all one piece and... Read more.
Deena Z
Michelle, in 15 years image the advancements in cardiac surgery. It will not be like the surgery you just had. Every year, let alone every decade, the success rate is not only higher, but so is the trauma on the patient. You will be okay, but totally get not wanting... Read more.
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