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Is It Advisable To Go For A Replacement Option Of Aortic Valve?
I had my aortic valve replaced on February 8, 2011 with a biological valve. My valve (Bicuspid) was replaced due to having severe stenosis. It seems as if I have developed excessive pannus (sp) causing the leaflets to not function correctly. After having several echos, a TEE, and a cardiac MRI, the Cardiaologist and surgeon feel that I am going to need to have it replaced. What is your opinion on what my replacement options are? Is there a way to clear / clean the pannus without replacing the valve?
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Is It Advisable To Go For A Replacement Option Of Aortic Valve?
If their is pannus formation and AS is severe again which must have been confirmed on TEE, it is advisable to undergo valve replacement Dr Sameer Maheshwari