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10 days ago

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. ...Read more

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 is not going to end and I am devastated. My surgeon thinks the aortic root enlargement could have caused the MR to worsen. I have a TEE scheduled on Wed to gain a better understanding of how and why this has happened.

Has anyone experienced this as a complication from their SAVR?

Rose Madura Nancy, I'm sorry to hear this. I hope you can get some solid answers soon. Stay strong. Please keep ... Read more

Rose Madura Nancy, I'm sorry to hear this. I hope you can get some solid answers soon. Stay strong. Please keep us posted. ❤️‍🩹

Susan Lynn Nancy - Good luck, tomorrow. Please keep us posted. We'll be sending you positive thoughts! ... Read more

Susan Lynn Nancy - Good luck, tomorrow. Please keep us posted. We'll be sending you positive thoughts!

Nancy Bukowski Thank you, Rose and Susan, for the words of encouragement. I could use some right now. I will keep ... Read more

Nancy Bukowski 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!

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380 days ago

https://x.com/askdrmarc/status/1806015264028291417?s=42

Nancy Bukowski Get answers from @CleClinicHVTI experts during an upcoming on-demand webinar about women’s heart ca ... Read more

Nancy Bukowski Get answers from @CleClinicHVTI experts during an upcoming on-demand webinar about women’s heart care, including risk prevention, unique symptoms & specialized treatment options.

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Nancy Bukowskiposted an update

467 days ago

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 I just saw that article on Dr. Gilbert Tang’s X feed.

Nancy Bukowskiposted an update

483 days ago

Daneen Douglas, Grace Mason reacted to this

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/podcasts/love-your-heart/all-about-the-aortic-valve?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=heart+vascular+news+03-16-24&utm_content=story4+title&mkt_tok=NDM0LVBTQS02MTIAAAGR5h3GegoB6QKkohWspULf95W0rkwjMgrZ3-7wrWL2CNwMV3KBNARJsE57YacSJpU1vfhozaoDgiMINJmqk9ds1aoS0FlmQ98bDf2NWnrL94TkU8Y33w ...Read more

All About The Aortic Valve

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/podcasts/love-your-heart/all-about-the-aortic-valve?utm_source=marketo

The aortic valve connects your heart to your aorta. This valve can become stiff and not open correctly or become leaky. Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, Chairman of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute gives an overview of treatment and management of these conditions.

Daneen Douglas Thank you for sharing. I just listened to this. Very great information!

Dan Fouratt Nancy, thanks for posting this.

Nancy Bukowski You’re welcome! I sometimes feel like I am on information overload.

Daneen Douglas Me too, Nancy!

Sue Maize Me three! Haha

Nancy Bukowskiposted an update

492 days ago

Grace Mason reacted to this

https://www.tctmd.com/news/savr-after-failed-tavi-rise-high-mortality

Nancy Bukowski Interesting read,,,, the surgeon that is replacing my aortic valve is referenced in this article (Dr... Read more

Nancy Bukowski Interesting read,,,, the surgeon that is replacing my aortic valve is referenced in this article (Dr. Tsuyoshi Kaneko). I feel very comfortable with him and his team.

Valerie Allen This is very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

Grace Mason I'm not sold on TAVR procedures myself. I'm glad I had SAVR, my first go round.

Dan Fouratt Thank you for sharing, it simply confirms my decision to go SAVR as much as I was hoping for TAVR. T ... Read more

Dan Fouratt Thank you for sharing, it simply confirms my decision to go SAVR as much as I was hoping for TAVR. This group was very solid in their advice to go SAVR several months ago when I asked.

Rose Madura I too am glad I went with SAVR first time around. I really didn't have a choice.

Daneen Douglas Interesting article, Nancy! Thank you for sharing this information!

Barbara deLoache I did not have the choice for TAVR either because I have a bivalve& they are harder to do & h ... Read more

Barbara deLoache I did not have the choice for TAVR either because I have a bivalve& they are harder to do & have a good result. So SAVR IT WILL be. At 78 that will be scary but It is the right thing . At least with the chest open, the surgeon can do whatever needs to be done in full view. As a surgical nurse, I like that.

Nancy Bukowski Agree, Barbara! We are both getting close to our surgery dates. I am starting to get very anxious a ... Read more

Nancy Bukowski Agree, Barbara! We are both getting close to our surgery dates. I am starting to get very anxious and looking forward to being complete with this. How are you feeling about this?

Nancy Bukowskiposted an update

495 days ago

https://www.aats.org/events/surgical-management-of-the-small-aortic-annulus

Nancy Bukowski Saw that posted on LinkedIn

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