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My brother's son has a bicuspid aortic valve with aortic regurgitation at birth. my brothers are planning for surgery. what type is best for a 6-year-old boy?he does not have any symptoms or problem?

Q: my brother's son has a bicuspid aortic valve with aortic regurgitation at birth. my brothers are planning for surgery. what type is best for a 6-year-old boy?he does not have any symptoms or problem?

: The best one in the one the surgeons have had the best results in children like your brother where they work. Discuss with them.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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The best one in the one the surgeons have had the best results in children like your brother where they work. Discuss with them.

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Answered 7/20/2022

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A member asked:

My brother's son has a bicuspid aortic valve with aortic regurgitation at birth. my brothers are planning for surgery. what type is best for a 6-year-old boy?he does not have any symptoms or problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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