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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. We pay for  an executive physical every year in Texas. The latest measurement of his aortic root is 4.7. It’s been unchanged for over 10 years. His Texas doctor says it’s time to be ready in case he ever needs surgery (he might never need it fingers crossed).

Choices are UVA or NOVA? His Texas doctor says he will get my husband a referral to whoever we pick. I wish his doctor would do some legwork and give us names. TX doc says he’s not familiar with docs/hospitals in our area. We are willing to drive for great care.

I’ve been reading DCUM for years (living out here in the sticks of Winchester VA). I’ve always been impressed with the knowledge provided on this board. I would really appreciate any doctors or hospitals that you recommend. We’re not really crazy about our local hospital or doctors at Winchester Medical Center. If an emergency happened we would need to go to WMC, of course. 
If things started progressing we might need it done before it was an emergency. I wish we had more choices in health care in our area like you all have. Thanks.[/quote]

I don't understand the urgency if the measurement has been unchanged for 10 years. But you're right, probably better to get established now just in case. One of my kids has BAV. We have always gone to Johns Hopkins. [/quote]

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