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Jailyn, There is no short answer. I am not a doctor so these are just thoughts. He will not be eligible (nor should be) for a TVAR. SAVR/MIVAR are a function of what needs to be done when they get in there. I had a MIVAR but it worked for me. It may not work for your father. These procedures are used when an artificial valve is inserted. The question you need to ask is what type of valve. Tissue or Mechanical. Given your father age I would say they would recommend mechanical. The last I am not as familiar with but the ROSS procuede is quote interesting in terms of being used on young patients. your father is young.

I second Dan, in that generally speaking a TAVR would not be performed with this diagnosis. At least that is what I was told 2 1/2 years ago. Approaches may vary. You can ask if he would be a candidate for a Ross procedure and if yes, get a full explanation of it and pros and cons. Not too familiar with MIVAR, was not an option. I had SAVR at 71 and am doing fine. Ask pros and cons of tissue vs mechanical.