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After a TEE and coronary angiogram, my BAV husband has been told that the valve itself is actually OK, but he has subvalvular stenosis that has reached the point where he needs to have it removed. The cardiologist says any surgeon who goes in to remove the calcium will replace the valve. We are...

Allison, it was great to read your article. It brought a lump to my throat and a smile to my face. Rob is probably going to go with a bioprosthetic valve at UCLA end of June or early July - you've given us a great 'what to expect', especially with little kids in tow. Thanks for your candidness...

Who are you talking to in Seattle? You might want to get a second opinion. He saw Joseph Teply at Swedish. I've previously spoken with Verrier's office and was told he doesn't do the Ross anymore. From what I can gather, no-one does them in Washington state anymore. We are considering the...

-We are investigating valve replacement options for my 41-year old previously very active husband who has a moderately stenotic bicuspid aortic valve. Very much leaning toward the Ross procedure, but I have read that having a dilated aortic root (43mm) may preclude him from consideration for the...