Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Dilated Aortic Root & Bicuspic Valve
This forum is for questions and support regarding heart issues such as: Angina, Angioplasty, Arrhythmia, Bypass Surgery, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Defibrillator, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Pacemaker, PAD, Stenosis, Stress Tests.
Dilated Aortic Root & Bicuspic Valve
by Chris-Newman, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Chris Newman on May 12, 1999 at 10:33:54
My dilated aortic root, measuring 5 cm, was diagnosed 2 years ago. After a recent ultra sound it appears I also have a bicuspic valve - that I assume caused the aorta to dilate. I am a 54 year old male in otherwise good health. My GP, after discussing this situation with a cardiologist, is talking about valve replacement surgery. I meet the cardiologist next month. My question is this, is this an operation that could be, or should be, postponed until I am older. I see from previous messages posted that artifical valves only last around 20 years, which might mean another operation in my mid 70's, if I make it that far. Thanks.
Follow Ups:
Re: Dilated Aortic Root & Bicuspic Valve CCF CARDIO MD - CRC 5/12/1999
(2)
Dilated Aortic Root & Bicuspic Valve Chris Newman 5/12/1999
(1)
Re: Dilated Aortic Root & Bicuspic Valve CCF CARDIO MD - CRC 5/12/1999
(0)
My dilated aortic root, measuring 5 cm, was diagnosed 2 years ago. After a recent ultra sound it appears I also have a bicuspic valve - that I assume caused the aorta to dilate. I am a 54 year old male in otherwise good health. My GP, after discussing this situation with a cardiologist, is talking about valve replacement surgery. I meet the cardiologist next month. My question is this, is this an operation that could be, or should be, postponed until I am older. I see from previous messages posted that artifical valves only last around 20 years, which might mean another operation in my mid 70's, if I make it that far. Thanks.
Follow Ups:
Re: Dilated Aortic Root & Bicuspic Valve CCF CARDIO MD - CRC 5/12/1999
(2)
Dilated Aortic Root & Bicuspic Valve Chris Newman 5/12/1999
(1)
Re: Dilated Aortic Root & Bicuspic Valve CCF CARDIO MD - CRC 5/12/1999
(0)
