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Doris Holloway posted an update

6 years ago (June 27, 2019)

Im having the TAVR procedure on 7/2. My oldest sister is also having it the same day, different hospital! Im wondering if we were predisposed to have stenosis and leakage. Does anyone else have family with same problem?

Marie Myers

Bicuspid valves (like I had) often get stenotic with time. Bicuspid valves are a common genetic abnormality, and my brother and sister were encouraged to get checked for the same abnormality. Lucky for them, neither had it. Maybe the bicuspid valve is the explanation for you and your sister. An... Read more.

Doris Holloway posted an update

10 years ago (November 2, 2015)

I have been told by my cardiologist that I will need aortic valve replacement in the future. I have regurgitation/stenosis. I would like a second opinion and am considering the Heart Hosp. Baylor Plano. I would like to hear from someone who had surgery there and can tell me about... Read more.

Doran Herritt

Doris. Not sure on Baylor. I don't live close. But wanted to add I started with the world news report best hospitals listing. Then worked with my insurance to see who was in network, most affordable. I went to u of penn with Cleveland as a back-up. At u of... Read more.

Doris Holloway posted an update

10 years ago (October 24, 2015)

I have been told by my cardiologist that aortic valve replacement (for regurgitation) is inevitable at some future time. I have researched the TAVR procedure and found that it is only available for aortic stenosis. Does anyone know why it's not available for regurgitation: