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How soon before I need surgery?
by Bethyfish, Apr 06, 2009 10:18PM
I have both a bicuspid aortic valve and a dilated ascending aorta at 4.2 cm. My last echocardiogram said that my bicuspid aortic valve had moderate aortic insufficiency and a normal sized aortic root with the dilated ascending aorta at 4.2 cm. It also stated that I had mild mitral regurgitation, mild tricuspid reguritation with estimated PASP 27 mmHg. I don't entirely understand what all of this means. I am 5'4" and weigh 250 pounds. I have lost 50 pounds over the last 2 years. My blood pressure is normal. I am going for a repeat echo in July. How likely is it that I will need surgery soon? Why is it more likely that a person with a bicuspid aortic valve needs surgery when she has a dilated ascending aorta also?
This discussion is related to dilatation of ascending aorta.
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