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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 6, 2019

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Deepak Khanka got a guestbook from Marie Myers

6 years ago (September 15, 2019)

No, I did not have a valve sparing procedure. My valve was bicuspid, and the surgeon believed it was worth replacing it while I had the aneurysm fixed. I initially thought I might have a valve sparing procedure, but 2 surgeons thought otherwise. I think it is a good option... Read more.

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Deepak Khanka got a guestbook from Joy Vera

6 years ago (September 7, 2019)

Hi Deepak. I noticed the same thing with my heart after my first OHS in 2010 & my surgeon explained it much the same as Marie has in her post to your guestbook. It either gets better or I just adjusted to the way it is as it became less... Read more.

Deepak Khanka

Thanks Joy your comments adds value to the reassurance. Best of luck for speedy recovery

Deepak Khanka got a guestbook from Marie Myers

6 years ago (September 6, 2019)

Yes. I felt the same stronger heartbeat since my surgery, as have many people on this website. If I take a deep breath in, I can feel more heartbeat even stronger. If I breathe very shallow, my heartbeat is not as noticeable. I think it is due to the fact... Read more.

Deepak Khanka

Hi Marie , thanks for your response. Itâ€™s reassuring . Rob , a member of this forum also replied similar to yours. You have explained the heart beat situation spot on. However When we talk about the pericardium sac , does it reform with time ?

Marie Myers

I think it does, but I am not positive. I still notice the strong heartbeats with a deep breath even now at 2 1/2 years past my surgery. We may just get more used to the new feeling.