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Sorry to hear that, that's a run of bad luck. It sounds like they were able to address it without another operation?

I just treat with soap or hydrogen peroxide, Neosporin and bandage. It is my (possibly incorrect) understanding that it would probably take a deep cut for bacteria to get directly into the bloodstream that could potentially latch onto the valve and cause endocarditis. I don't think superficial...

Great to hear your recovery is going well. I had my aortic valve replaced in 2015 and came down with a bout of endocarditis on 2018. It was not a fun experience and wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Fortunately I was able to get through it without another operation. The most likely cause was a dental...

I can't speak to the ascending aorta but I had a BAV and was the same age as your son when I had to have it replaced. I was diagnosed with a BAV at age 25 and never had any issues until it needed to be replaced. I actually missed my annual echo due to switching cardiologists and me being an...

Thanks for responding and glad to hear everything went well with your 3rd! It’s encouraging to hear from people who have had multiples, since I will soon be joining that club. I’m leaning towards just staying with a local surgeon for the reasons you cited. I feel comfortable with him and he did...

Thanks for the response and that’s great information. I’m glad to hear everything went well with your second procedure, that gives me hope that mine will be the same. It is difficult to find information for everyone’s specific situation but like you said our experiences sound very similar!

Appreciate the response and glad to hear it’s going well!

I appreciate the reply and kind words. I have read your posts and I had a feeling you would recommend a mechanical valve, LOL. Having gone through it once already I am 100% in agreement with you. I was nervous about the thought of a lifetime of Warfarin before I had my original surgery, but at...

Thanks for the reply. Baptist East is where I had my original surgery and plan to do so again with Dr Pagni. I have no other issues other than this being my 2nd operation. My cardiologist assured me that Pagni and his team are “certainly more than capable” of handling a 2nd operation but I just...

Hello all, I am a long time lurker but have not posted in awhile. I found this forum very useful when I had my original operation for AVR back in 2015 so I appreciate the insight and willingness to help. Unfortunately I found out last week that my tissue valve is failing so I will be looking...

Well, apparently the plan worked. I finished the course of antibiotics last week and had my follow up TEE yesterday with my cardiologist. He said he looked at every possible angle, nook and cranny and couldn't find any sign of the infection. The valve and heart are functioning as they should...

Thanks for the replies and well wishes! It looks like my account is registered now so I can post under my username. Pellicle: I appreciate the advice and input. I hope you're right about clearing the vegetation but time will tell. I've read many of your posts over the years and have always...