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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease

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Mike Mckenna posted an update

2 years ago (September 28, 2023)

Just shy of 6 weeks out for Aortic valve-sparing root replacement and a single bypass LIMA-LAD. I can definitely say that my energy is getting better with the occasional nap in the afternoon. Walking more each day. For those that are up for surgery, you will do great!

Grace Mason

Great news Mike! So, everytime I see your pic I see that yummy "Nothing Bundt" cakeðŸ˜ƒ. My mom came to visit the other day and had a dozen of them in her trunk for us. Me, my son, my niece and sister were gathered at the back of her car... Read more.

Marie Myers

Glad you are progressing well!

Mike Mckenna

Grace, love it! Thank you, Marie!

Rose Madura

Wonderful news!

Pamela Gregory

Great news!ðŸ‘

Mike Mckenna posted an update

2 years ago (July 13, 2023)

Update for 8/30 surgery, or sooner if I decided after my angiogram and finding out about my LAD 80-90% blocked. Met with my surgeon yesterday to discuss the details and below is the plan. PLAN:SURGERY:Repair of ascending aortic aneurysm,alternative cannulation and hypothermic circulatory arrest,LIMA-LAD,Possible AVR (TISSUE),Excision of Left atrial appendage... Read more.

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Marie Myers

Sounds like you have the ball rolling. Will the doc try to repair the bicuspid valve, possibly replace, or leave it be?

Roselyn Kubek

Making progressâ€¦best wishes

Mike Mckenna

Marie, it's my understanding that there is nothing wrong with my BAV, at least in testing. I know that things can change when they are performing surgery. In that case, it will be a bovine valve unless I change my mind day of and go with mechanical.

Susan Lynn

Mike - It's definitely a little overwhelming to get the play by play, but on 8/30, show up, take a quick nap, wake up to the world's greatest ice chips! It'll feel like only a moment has passed! Try to stay "mentally" occupied with something else until game day and... Read more.

Mike Mckenna

Thanks, Susan! My plan exactly :)

Mike Mckenna posted an update

3 years ago (March 23, 2023)

With Michael mercier (https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/mystory/michaelmercier) post about second opinion has got me thinking that I probably should as well, especially since the thoracic surgeon I was referred to is semi-retired now. Anyone here in Colorado, preferably the Metro Denver area?