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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: May 10, 2019

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Nicole Dupont got a guestbook from Debbie Swartz

6 years ago (August 16, 2019)

Wonderful news about your recovery! I too am facing OHS down the road. I have a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic root anyuresum of 4.5. No symptoms at this time. Surgeon wants me to wait till I do. I too pray I will have an uncomplicated recovery. Just a waiting... Read more.

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Brian Tinsley

I would make sure that you are seeing a Cardiologist who is an expert in that field of reading the Echo's and understanding Bicuspid valve and what your infraction rate % is and if your heart is getting enlarged or left ventricle size. Where are you located? I would also... Read more.

Nicole Dupont

Hi Debbie- Keep exercising your core and legs! Having good muscles will help you with the strength youâ€™ll need in the early days post surgery. You really canâ€™t use your arms to push yourself out of bed or from a sitting position, so the more strength you have, youâ€™ll feel... Read more.