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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: July 20, 2022

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Matthew Malooly got a guestbook from Ruth joy
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
Hi Matthew , Congratulations on your first anniversary !!! Have fun 😊
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Matthew Malooly got a guestbook from Sue Lee
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
Happy one year heart anniversary Matthew! Hug your girls extra today
Thank you Sue! I certainly will. It's really hitting today. Such a weird thing.
Matthew Malooly got a guestbook from Max Jam
2 years ago (January 12, 2024)
Hello Mathew, i also have aortic regurg and 28 years old. I was told i have mild to moderate (bicuspid) regurgitation. It seems to be that almost everyone here gets stenosis.. -when you first got diagnosed at age 15, do you recall how was your regurgitation? And how was your... Read more.
Hey Max! Sounds like maybe this was a recent diagnosis? I remember how frightening and disorienting and depressing my diagnosis was, even at 15 when I didn't really understand the implications. I'm sorry you have to carry this burden - we all understand. If I recall, I was moderate to... Read more.
Thank you so much for your message and explanation. Yeah, i was just recently diagnosed after my pcp heard a murmur. I guess im the first one in the family with this, no hx of Cardiac issues. :/. definitely going thru a trip of acceptance and lifestyle modifications as you... Read more.
Do you know if a repair can be replaced with tavr if needed?
I think it depends. My understanding is a valve needs to be symmetrical in order for TAVR to work. I think it depends on what type of repair can be done on whatever type of valve you have. The benefit to me was that the Ross procedure could be done... Read more.

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