Jeff Williams
You'll do great. I had mine done July 14.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: May 26, 2023
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Scott Courson posted an update
2 years ago (August 17, 2023)
Aortic Valve replacement and aortic root repair tomorrow Friday August 18 at 5am at University of Miami Hospital 😁❤️
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Marie Myers
Scott- wishing you a smooth journey through surgery and recovery! I am 6 years post AVR, aortic root and ascending aneurysm resection. The first week is tough, but you will get through it all.
Grace Mason
😊🙏Sending best wishes and prayers, Scott ❤️
Michael Solis
Aortic valve + double bypass on 5 15 23. Doing great and you will be headed to a full recovery soon. Take care
Rose Madura
Scott, best wishes for a successful surgery and an uneventful recovery! Let us know how it goes once you are able. 👍
Andrew Dial
U will do amazing !
Susan Jones
Thinking of you. Here's to the best in recovery 🙏❤️
Cathleen Weed
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Scott Courson posted an update
3 years ago (May 27, 2023)
Would like to hear from some folks regarding trying to decide between bio valve and mechanical. My cardiologist wants mechanical. I am 49 and active and am very worried about long term blood thinner complications.
Hi Scott,
There are a number of people who chose the Ross procedure.Has that been looked into or isn't available?
My decision was easier at 66,to get a tissue valve.I'm still on a blood thinner,Eliquis and not sure if it's okay to take with a mechanical valve right now,maybe Warfarin... Read more.
Scott, I was thinking the same thing that Brady brought up, the Ross Procedure. You may want to look into it. Everyone is different and several people on the site have had it including our founder Adam Pick. That being said, to give you some perspective, I was 59 and... Read more.
Im 34 and had the Ross last year. No blood thinners for me. Maybe worth looking into?
As you know by now, both come with their pros and cons. However, there have been significant advances in bio valves. The Edwards Inspiris valve is now highly regarded and is said to have a much longer life span. It is the one I got 3 months ago (I'm 59).... Read more.
I had the same recommendation. Turns out the surgeon who recommended mechanical was only able (certified) to do mechanical. Because my case became more complex...another surgeon was assigned and I had a bio valve
I've been doing pretty well after Ross procedure 11 weeks ago. I'll be 25 next week. I would recommend finding surgeons that do a large volume of Ross procedures/ avr's in general if you'd like to explore that option. My Surgeon's assistant says generally 50 years old is the cut... Read more.
My cardiologist has never mentioned the Ross procedure. I appreciate all the support and information. My gut says I want to do bio valve and take the risk of another reoperation in the future. I have not talked with surgeon yet that my cardiologist is referring me to.
How long from referral does it usually take for surgery to take place? Am I looking at months from now for actual surgery?
A lot of the when,depends on what the tests reveal and probably a little,concerning the hospital's and surgeon's schedule.
I met with Cardiologist yesterday. Heart Cath and CT of heart show everything is good for valve replacement...referred me to Univ. of Miami for minimally invasive surgery...waiting to hear from them. He still is adamant about getting a mechanical valve. I am terrified of the clicking noise, blood thinner, dietary... Read more.
Scott, has anyone discussed valve repair? It is often a great choice for regurgitant valves. Only problem is, not every surgeon does them. You may have to travel to a center that does aortic valve repairs.
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