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Mike Czaplewski posted an update

4 years ago (April 28, 2022)

Just watched the great interview with Dr. El-Hamamsy about the Ross procedure. In 2017 I had my aortic valve replaced in an open heart surgery with a bovine valve. 3 years later it failed and had a bovine TAVR. If I need another replacement is a Ross procedure a possibility?... Read more.

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Adam Pick

Mike, As with all patient situations, I encourage you to discuss this with your doctor when/if the time comes for a "tune-up". That said, I do believe it is possible to have a Ross Procedure performed IF your biological aortic cow valve needs a replacement in the future. Again... Always... Read more.

Mike Czaplewski posted an update

5 years ago (March 19, 2021)

Just watched the video / interview with Dr. Michael Acker about the future of heart valve surgery....regarding that future - Open heart surgery to replace aortic valve (1/6/17) - been there done that. TAVR to replace failed bovine aortic valve (6/23/20) - been there done that. When this valve fails,... Read more.

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Marie Myers

Good question ;I don't know if you can have TAVR in a TAVR. I am sure someone is studying that question right now, though.

Mike Czaplewski posted an update

5 years ago (June 25, 2020)

The TAVR was completed Tuesday, June 23, 2020 and I came home yesterday. I actually felt better yesterday. Today I've had periods of feeling lightheaded again and my BP has been fluctuating all day. Started out this morning at 5:20 at 127/93 80BPM, went down to 96/75 82BPM at 8:20am,... Read more.

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Anonymous

Hello Mike, so glad you got your TAVR done and are home now. You have been in my prayers and glad you are on this side of recovery. You are a brave man. I have heard the same thing about BP. Hang in there and be patient with yourself. God... Read more.

Adam Pick

Happy homecoming Mike. I know this has been quite the journey for you! Please take it easy!!!

Mike Czaplewski

Thank you Ana and Adam. It is SO wonderful to be home. No real pain, just mild discomfort / ache in my right groin where the TAVR was put through. Tylenol takes care of that.

Tracy Fallu

Yeah, you're home. Rest up and take good care of yourself.

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