Have a Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Was told I had a heart murmur prox 29 years ago. Went to a cardiologist. Told me I might need a new valve in the future. Am 73 ...Read more
Have a Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Was told I had a heart murmur prox 29 years ago. Went to a cardiologist. Told me I might need a new valve in the future. Am 73 in good health - active- work constantly. Last echo showed restricted flow - did an angiogram - OK - Met with a local surgeon James locher Jr at St Elizabeth in KY. - Can find no info on him -- been putting off - Just read your book on plane - WOW - Awesome - Meeting with my cardio next week -sending info to Dr Gillinov - watched his video - impressed - Am excited to get this done - lots more to think about than I realized --- Thank You !!! More Later
Adam Pick Hi Ralph! Welcome aboard. I'm hopeful the educational information and caring people here can help you ... Read more
Adam Pick Hi Ralph! Welcome aboard. I'm hopeful the educational information and caring people here can help you along your journey to a healthy heart! Adam (Patient and website founder).
Complete explanation of bicuspid aortic valves - symptoms, causes, risks, surgery- for patients & their caregivers.
Gerald Poulton Hi Ralph and welcome, 65 and had the same surgery bout 10 weeks ago and doing great, being in good he ... Read more
Gerald Poulton Hi Ralph and welcome, 65 and had the same surgery bout 10 weeks ago and doing great, being in good health and condition helps big time with surgery and recovery.
Rose Madura Hi Ralph, Living with the information that OHS in in your future can be difficult but your positive a ... Read more
Rose Madura Hi Ralph, Living with the information that OHS in in your future can be difficult but your positive attitude will definitely help. Best wishes to you for a successful surgery.
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Fyi, here's some more info about bicuspid aortic valves. So you know, I had BAV too. https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/bicuspid-aortic-valve-symptoms.php