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I'm a 57 year old male and will have my BAV replaced this week. I am still trying to decide whether or mechanical or biological valve will be best. My wife and I are retired and travel at least half of the year, mostly internationally. I am concerned that a mechanical valve, daily warfarin...

I'm a 57 year old male and will have my BAV replaced this week. I am still trying to decide whether or mechanical or biological valve will be best. My wife and I are retired and travel at least half of the year, mostly internationally. I am concerned that a mechanical valve, daily warfarin...

I leave this Monday for CC. Tests all week and then aortic valve replacement with ascending aorta on Friday, June 17. This has all moved quite quickly. Sent echo results to CC on May 24, surgeon response and recommendation on June 2, surgery scheduled for June 17. It's nice to get it...

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Hello, all. I am a 57 year old male with a bicuspid aortic valve. The valve needs replaced. I'm thinking of contacting Cleveland Clinic for the surgery. Is it as simple as contacting them and having them request my Echo results from my local cardiologist? I believe that my insurance will...