Hi Jeff, I saw a cardiologist for a routine checkup last year only to discover I had a bicuspid aortic valve with high regurgitation. I met with Dr Alfredo Trento at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai and he mentioned both the TAVR as well as open heart surgery as the possible avenues. I opted for valve replacement via open heart surgery since had there been a problem with the TAVR ultimately they would have had to perform OHS....the tried and true method. This is a short version of long story...but I am 6 months post op, feeling great and just finishing cardiac rehab. Email me if I can assist in any way.
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Kat Edwards
CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2022 23:32
From: Jeff Taylor
Subject: Aortic Valve Question
My ct scan showed my aortic valve is bicuspid probably due to calcification and my age. I am 65. The cardiologist said I could still do tavr but added risk for valve tear due to my valve is spherical instead of round. Has anyone else been told this? I will get a couple more opinions. Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.
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Jeff Taylor
Modesto CA
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