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Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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frank71179
frank71179

I'm a 44 year old male.  Healthy and active.  My mother passed away last month following her secong heart valve replacement surgery.  I met with her surgeon who advised me to get an EKG as my mother's heart valve condition was hereditary.  The EKG revealed a Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BAV).  I have no symptoms but I'm a little freaked out by all of this.  Anybody have a similar experience?

 

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  • derek76
    derek76 frank71179

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    It is good that you are now aware of the situation and can be kept under observation along with any siblings. Had your mother not been told that it might affect her children.
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