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Thank you dear. I did called insurance tens of times and the agents who sit there just say to me they don't know medical procedures and what not. They say once they will receive the pre authorization request they can deny if they don't think it is right.

My Aortic Size Index = 2.75 and Cross-sectional Area to Height Ratio = 12.5 I had history of bicuspid aortic valve and these numbers does show i am at risk now.

Hi All, I am 31/M and I already had Aortic valve replacement done with Mechanical valve in 2010. Now my ascending Aorta is 5.2 cm. Local surgeons have recommended surgery at this stage. I am in process of having one more discussion with surgeon at Cleveland Clinic.I heard somewhere that can...

Somone provided few doctors name from Cleveland Clinic. Somehow i cannot see that post now. Guys please do provide me various doctors name from the Cleveland Hospital. That is my last hope

I am now even thinking to visit Cleveland clinic. Who are the best surgeons at Cleveland clinic for aortic root and ascending aorta repair. Any advice for scheduling interview soon there. Any other hospital which has equal or better outcome for this surgery?

Thanks Zoltania . Dr at Kaiser has said 2% morbidity and 2% mortality rates are there in such surgery. Dr at Stanford said to me that In overall for patient like me overall risk is around 2.8%. I am totally not able to make up mind is Stanford really better than Kaiser or not. And how much...

Thanks Superman. What is giving me headache and sleepless nights is that considering my existing surgeons saying 2 to 3% risk for a young guy like me is a enough statement. These surgeons do 150+ CABG/Valve surgeries and 50 + Aorta replacement surgeries at Kaiser SFO CA. What your surgeon said...

Surgeon claims that , my aorta dilation is due to the fact that i had biscuspid aortic valve and tissues in aorta are not healthy. Even after the valve operation , tissues continues to weakened and hence aorta size is increasing. Surgeons with individual 50+ aortic surgeries per year seems a...

I had my bicuspid aortic valve replaced earlier with ATS 22MM Prosthetic valve. Now since my valve is working fine. Surgeon have recommended that they prefer to replace the aorta with keeping my existing prosthetic valve in. Cardiologist assigned to me didnt seem to have too much of...

Hi All, Sorry for asking too much here. But i am unable to make any progress with my thoughts.I am 31/M , married for 1 year only. I had Valve surgery done when i was 23 , means 8 years back, that time my ascending Aorta was 3.9cm that was done in India. In December 2017 around 4 months back ...

What you finalized and where did you finally confirmed your procedure?

What i came to know is that longer the duration of surgery and clamping time, more risk a patient have. Thats why not able to take a decision yet

Thanks Chris for your valuable information. I was expecting your reply and thanks for cheering up all stressed up guys like me. Only concern I had was that considering he is old and shaky doing surgery which needs atmost precision won’t be a risky. I heard his surgeries are going longer than...

Thanks for the reply. Doctor at Kaiser and Stanford both said that its advisable to keep existing valve as if a mechanical valve crosses 5 yrs , it is less likely to have issues , but a new mechanical valve always has a tendency for having issues in initial couple of years. I discussed again...

Hello to all of the wondeful members here. I am "V" had aortic valve replacement with ATS Mechanical Valve in India when i was 23 yrs old as my bicuspid valve was leaking. 8 years has passed and now i have been diagnosed with Ascending Aorta Aneurysm . I had discussion with Kaiser SFO Surgeons...

Hi Bill Dr Miller seems quite old now. You got surgery done in 2011. I met him recently and not able to decide if he is the right surgeon at this age around 72. what you think on this

Hi Chris(Mainframe) or better call you a Long Lasting Fighter. How you will rate Dr. Miller ? i am also having second surgery this time. AVR was done in 2010 and now 8 years after i am being asked for Aortic root and ascending aorta replacement. I met Dr. Miller in Stanford and found him much...

Hi Mainframe I have my AVR done in India in 2010 and now i have been diagnosed with Thoracic Aneurysm . I have met Dr. Miller also few days back. He asked for surgery soon. His age is of most worry to me. He seems 71+ yrs of age. I felt his hands are not that firm now. How you will rate him as...

Hi Cameraguy Did you got treatment from Dr. Miller. How was that. I met Dr Miller recently and found him much old. Does surgery from him at this age will be ok? Please all of the members if can provide me their comments on this.

Hi All, Nice to see such a positive energy here. I have my AVR done in 2010 due to bicuspid aortic valve leakage and that time my ascending aorta was 3.9 cm and was not repaired and now i am diagnosed with Ascending Aorta aneurysm with 5.1 cm. Doctors are recommending for surgery . So this is...