[HSF] Bicuspid aortic valve and dilated ascending aorta

[psimha]

Sorry I meant 4.0 cms
Prasanna
prasannasimha wrote:
> 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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