[HSF] Bicuspid aortic valve and dilated ascending aorta

[prasannasimha]

5.0 cm does not merit "prophylactic " replacement of the ascending aorta.
Prasanna

Zhandong Zhou wrote:
> To Forum,
>
> I have a 51 year old patient with bicuspid aortic valve, severe AR 
> with 4.0 cm root. choices between mini-invasive AVR (through 2nd 
> intercostal space, 2.5 inch incision) vs full sternotomy with Bentall. 
> I personally prefer mini AVR then see what happens in the future.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Z Zhou
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