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Hi Guys and Gals, I recently became a candiate for aortic valve replacement after doctors finally saw my valve turn to crud during a bike echo (I only have mild regurgitation when at rest, but severe when I am symptomatic). Originally they were only talking about doing the valve, saying my...

Wow, that's nuts. I wonder what they expect to wait for in my case regarding surgery, since mine is not stenotic. Aortic root dilation and more regurgitation, I guess. Glad you're here to tell the tale, thanks for the reply. :smile2:

Thanks Thanks Thanks very much for the replies and kind words guys. I followed up with my former cardiologist today -- he doesn't think I have BAV despite the new cardiologist and his colleagues being 98% sure. He also told me he thinks my symptoms are "psychological", because he's given me a...

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicuspid_aortic_valve "Bicuspid aortic valve is an inheritable condition, with a demonstrated association with Notch 1.[2] Both familial clustering and isolated valve defects have been documented. The incidence of bicuspid aortic valve can be as high as 10% in...

Hi All, I am wondering if I can possibly sue someone for negligence. I'm really irritated about the situation I've been in for the last four years. I will try to keep to the core points: - In 2008, with no relevant medical history, I experienced a transient cardiomyopathy known as takotsubo...