A 46-year-old female asked:
I have bicuspid aortic valve with mild stenosis i'm 39 i've been told i need to have a op how long do u think i will need the valve replament size 4.1?
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Dr. Rick Koch answered
21 years experience in Cardiology
Serial evaluation of: The valve by echocardiogram will help determine when you would need...Follow closely with your cardiologist.
Answered on Sep 12, 2018
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ira Friedlander answered
41 years experience in Cardiac Electrophysiology
There is a genetic: component to valvular heart disease but it is associated with variable penetrance. There is no specific connection between BAV and MVP. Whether you " ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nassir Azimi answered
22 years experience in Interventional Cardiology
No: Keep monitoring the aorta and the valve. Make sure you are on appropriate medication such as ace inhibitors.
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A 50-year-old male asked:
Dr. H Robert Silverstein answered
Specializes in Cardiology
Low: Like all things, bicuspid aortic valve stenosis comes in small/medium/high risk: the echo/doppler will have a high velocity of 4 meters/second when s ... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered
35 years experience in Pediatrics
Increased: A velocity over 2 mm/sec is considered elevated, so I would get an appointment with your cardiologist and discuss options on management
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