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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation

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Nancy Bukowski posted an update
1 year ago (August 3, 2025)
https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/worlds-first-transcervical-robotic-avr-procedures
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Nancy Bukowski
1 year ago (August 3, 2025)
Interesting article that I just saw posted.
Rose Madura
1 year ago (August 3, 2025)
That's amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Kathy Ozio
1 year ago (August 4, 2025)
Amazing!! Imagine heart surgery and only in the hospital for two days!
Nancy Bukowski posted an update
1 year ago (June 23, 2025)
Hello fellow Heart Warriors, I am one year post SAVR and aortic root enlargement due to a bicuspid aortic valve. Right after my surgery, my MR was mild. I just went for my one year echo and now my MR is moderate to severe. Ugh- I feel like this rollercoaster... Read more.
Rose Madura
1 year ago (June 23, 2025)
Nancy, I'm sorry to hear this. I hope you can get some solid answers soon. Stay strong. Please keep us posted. ❤️🩹
Susan Lynn
1 year ago (June 24, 2025)
Nancy - Good luck, tomorrow. Please keep us posted. We'll be sending you positive thoughts!
Nancy Bukowski
1 year ago (June 24, 2025)
Thank you, Rose and Susan, for the words of encouragement. I could use some right now. I will keep you posted-hoping for the best!
Nancy Bukowski posted an update
2 years ago (March 31, 2024)
Medtronic announces FDA approval of newest-generation Evolut TAVR system for treatment of symptomatic severe aortic stenosis

Medtronic announces FDA approval of newest-generation Evolut TAVR system for treatment of symptomatic severe aortic stenosis

https://news.medtronic.com/2024-03-27-Medtronic-announces-FDA-approval-of-newest-generation-Evolut-TAVR-system-for-treatment-of-symptomatic-severe-aortic-stenosis

The Evolut™ FX+ TAVR system leverages market-leading valve performance with addition of larger windows to facilitate coronary access DUBLIN, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:...
Nancy Bukowski
2 years ago (March 31, 2024)
I just saw that article on Dr. Gilbert Tang's X feed.

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