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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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8 years ago (August 30, 2017)

I am getting differing opinions as to the timing of my surgery. I was considering changing doctors and was in the middle of this when it was time to have my six month echo and CT. The echo and CT Scan measured my ascending aortic aneurysm at 4.9 (it grew... Read more.

Marie Myers

I had a very similar situation. My bicuspid AV was functioning , but my aneurysm was 4.8 cm. Due to my petite size, I was encouraged to get it done. (Apparently, there is a formula to determine how your aneurysm relates to your body size.) At that time, there seemed... Read more.

Catie B

Marie is exactly right. I'm posting a couple of links below that may help you. As to your aortic valve, I was given to understand that if your valve could be expected to need replacing within five years, they would go ahead and replace it during the aorta surgery. So... Read more.

Valley Heart & Vascular Institute - Calculate Your Relative Aortic Size

http://www.valleyheartandvascular.com/Thoracic-Aneurysm-Program/Calculate-Your-Relative-Aortic-Size.aspx

We built our Heart and Vascular Institute on the expertise of more than 60 board-certified cardiologists and surgeons. Use our directory to find a doctor affiliated with the Heart and Vascular Institute. If you would prefer to speak with us, please call 201-447-8456.

Sandy Laine

My situation very similar to all above. The first surgeon I saw said that he would only replace the valve if needed (but asked me what I wanted), the second one said that the current valve would not last as long as a replacement, so they would go ahead and... Read more.

Rosemary Creutz

Thank you ladies for sharing your experience and knowledge! I really appreciate your input as I wrestle with this decision. Your experiences have given me more things to consider. Thank you again