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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: May 31, 2014

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11 years ago (April 16, 2015)

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Pat Bluemel

That is an interesting photo for sure. So were you asymptomatic or did you find out via a check up it was time to replace? Not that I want to think about replacement time but I ponder what my next go round will be like in (hopefully) 10 years or... Read more.

Adam Pick

Wow! That is amazing. Thanks for sharing. Congrats on your re-op anniversary!!!

Robert Osmachenko

That's incredible. It looks like the other two flappies were compensating for the stuck one. Who knows? Good for you and glad you are here to share your story. One question for you: Why did they fit you with a pacer? Did you go for a tissue valve again?