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Hi everyone, Quick question. I have mild to mod BAV which has been stable for many years. I also have a upper normal aortic root (3.6 to 3.8 depending on the year/test), and upper normal mid ascending aorta(3.7 to 3.9 depending on year/test). None of them have grown since they were found years...

What did your cardio say about the Afib? I assume it’s something they can treat relatively easily?

Wow this was an amazing read. I hope to channel your same energy when it’s my time. Great attitude. Very happy things have gone well for you!! Keep us updated

https://www.dicardiology.com/content/fda-clears-edwards-konect-resilia-aortic-valved-conduit-complex-aortic-valve-surgeries has anyone read the above or talked to their cardio about it? Seems like a pretty big announcement/advancement, no? wonder if anyone more knowledgeable about this...

I have my yearly cardio today! Always a creepy, scary day for me. I’m only at the moderate stage(have been here for 4 years) with a 4.0 ascending aorta, but my cardios at Cleveland Clinic and UCLA have always said it could be surgery time in 3years or 10 or 25. Hard to predict. Was wondering...

I’ve also had Superventricular Tachycardia...I’ve done Transcendental Meditation for years and it’s been a huge help managing stress. My episodes aren’t based on anxiety either, but it still helps to keep me calm. TM Meditation has a great gq article if you’re interested.

Hi everyone— Was wondering if you knew how un-likely it is for a leaking BAV to progress from moderate to severe in 1 Year? I’ve been moderate since 16 and am now 29, but was just curious. My cardio said it’s VERY unlikely.

Could you explain a little about your particular bav and the procedure? Was it minimally invasive? Where’d you get it done?

Happy Christmas everyone!!!!

Hi everyone, Was recently told by my cardio that at age 28 I have moderate regurg. A different cardio at another place said I was mild to moderate. Was as wondering if anyone knows anys articles showing average age bav requires replacement? My cardio said most likely between 40s-60s? He said...

was wondering if some of you mech valve folks could share some general info about mechanical valves and being on blood thinners. Couple questions to start: - what are the chances of a stroke or blood clot? Even on blood thinners is it likely? - What are your experiences with excercise? Do you...

Does being on blood thinners or having a mech valve affect the males ability to have kids? Saw old posts on this site from 2015 suggesting such.

That’s awesome Christian! Glad to hear it!!

Hey everyone! Wondered if some one of you who have already had surgery wouldn’t mind sharing what your recovery was like. How long until you could excercise? How long till you felt “normal”? How were the first few weeks? Also, what has excercising been like post op? What restrictions did you...

I disagree with Warrick on that. Most are born with BAV, and the most common ages for surgery are 50 and 60. Diagnosis doesn’t really have anything to do with progression. I was diagnosed at 7yrs old and am 27 without diagnosed. My grandpa got surgery at 64 and was moderate until late 50s. Also...

You’re in the right place!! People much smarter and with more experience than I will come along shortly, but I’m at a similar point to you and my cardio at UCLA labeled it the early stages. You’re conclusions are very good other than the dialated aorta, though mine his been dialated a very long...

Wow, I am so sorry to hear about the issues you’ve been having. This absolutely is a difficult decision, but I can’t imagine going through all of that. I’m glad they spent so much time with you and you finally got a little validation. You say the odds aren’t on your side, but exactly how risky...

Glad to hear you’re doing better and I look forward to more updates

Can anyone put this into Layman’s terms? I’m still a little new to all of this stuff.

Hell all!! I come for advice and wisdom as I have many time before!! Many of my friends in this forum have already provided me with knowledge and comfort. I am 27 with Bav(mild to mod regurgitaion, 4.0 and 3.6 dialated aorta). Recently have been having trouble controlling my blood pressure...