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Timothy Chapman posted an update
1 year ago (February 12, 2025)
So with my BAV and my Aortic Aneurysm at 4.89cm I am heading to UVA for a visit with Dr. Leora Yarboro in March. If any of you have seen here please tell me about her. Thanks
Timothy Chapman posted an update
2 years ago (January 16, 2024)
Well my BAV went from mild to moderate severe regurgitation. This moved me from annual visit to every 6 months. But my aneurysm is holding at 4.6 so I may end up having two surgeries one to fix each issue.
2 years ago (January 16, 2024)
How old are you? Hopefully >50 and they recommend bio no blood thinners. Or they can repair. Blessings
2 years ago (January 17, 2024)
58 We will see in June when they check it the next time.
2 years ago (January 17, 2024)
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2 years ago (January 17, 2024)
3 months ago I just had aortic valve replacement and aortic aneurysm repair (aortoplasty) at the same time. I had my surgery at Cleveland Clinic
2 years ago (January 26, 2024)
Sean that was the original plan but the aneurysm has been behaving and staying at 4.5cm they will not do anything until it is 5cm.
2 years ago (February 6, 2024)
My aneurysm was at 4.3cm. I was told to reduce my exercise to only walking and jogging. I was also told to not lift over 30lbs. I had moderate severe aortic stenosis. There's also height ratio index that the AHA guidelines say to consider in the presence of a bicuspid... Read more.

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