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I have spoken to a surgeon and the University of Maryland and know that there are other choices out there. I figured that if I can get an opinion from the best, then why not see what they have to say. I do not relish the idea of traveling after the surgery, but if they have other options for my...

Heart, I am in the same phase and faced with the same choice...I am still up in the air on which type of valve to get. The first surgeon I met with wants to do a tissue valve (I am 46) and he mentioned coumadin management as a factor to not go with mechanical...that plus when I would need a new...

I agree 100% with all of you here...found out 2 years ago about the bicuspid valve and enlarged aortic root...at the last checkup a few weeks ago and follow up with a surgeon, I finally got word that surgery is needed...in the back of mind mind, I was always aware that this may eventually be...

My records just got sent out earlier this week, so I am waiting for a consult and am thinking of heading out for a consult and any needed tests. Then will see if I have the AVR done close to home or at the Cleveland Clinic. Hope everyone in the states has a great Thanksgiving!

Thanks Tom, my wife is in the same boat...she doesn't really like to fly, but if she can get in a plane for a vacation... :D

Thanks everyone for the feedback and info! I am still getting all my info out to them to hear what they have to say as I am still in the decision stage of where to go for the surgery, hearing all your stories is great inspiration and help in this process. I hope that your travels and surgeries...

Thanks! Anything is possible...its my heart! :)

I found out that I have a BAV and a AA two years ago. They have been watching it since that time and when I was in for my last checkup with my cardio, he suggested I see a surgeon for a consult and it looks like it is time for both to be repaired/replaced. Since then I have been doing a ton of...