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Hi all, I've been reading up on the different types of valves and their pros and cons. Even though it is somewhat discouraged in patients my age because of the short life expectancy of the valve, I'm leaning towards a tissue valve and considering the Ross procedure (granted I can get my hands on...

Thanks for all the responses! I'm getting more comfortable with the idea that I need to book this thing quick, especiallly considering that in August Italy is a wasteland and there's no way I'll find a surgeon willing to forego/postpone his month at the seaside for little old me! :) Your...

how long did you wait between cardio saying "it's time" and setting surgery date? Hi all, me again. I have a question for you guys who have already set a surgery date and I know it will vary, but I'm just curious: How much time went by between your cardiologist saying "it's time to operate"...

Thanks for the hearty welcome! I'm sure you'll be hearing from me in the weeks to come :) ciao

Hi all, I've only discovered this site a couple of weeks ago, but it has already become both an obsession and a great help!! A little about me: I'm American, originally from California, 25 years old (26 in sept) and after years and years of regularly scheduled cardio visits and hearing them all...