What is the general progression of mitral valve disease in a young healthy adult?
1) It’s quite variable. There do not presently seem to be indicators of an impending need for mitral valve repair....
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Is my lifestyle a significant contributory factor in/to my enlarged ascending aorta?
Although an enlarged ascending aorta can be seen in those who participate in chronic extreme physical activity, I would consider...
Is it possible to have stroke-like symptoms with an aortic valve problem?
Some diseases of the aortic valve may lead to stroke-like symptoms or a definite stroke. Narrowing of the aortic valve...
How should my tiny leak in my aortic valve be managed?
Continue as is. An echo (absent chest pain or shortness of breath) every two years should suffice to follow.
I have a leaking aortic valve with palpations only. When should I have surgery?
“Because of their excellent prognosis in the short and intermediate term, operative correction should be deferred in patients with chronic,...
Can you do a TAVR procedure on someone with a bicuspid aortic valve?
Yes, but it requires an experienced cardiology interventionalist.
