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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My brother was diagnosed with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease at age 30. He did not survive. He passed away a week after the diagnosis. That was almost 14 years ago. It could be worse. You are still alive. He left three little children who have had such a hard time dealing with his death, and a family that was torn apart. Life is short, and you do not know how much time you have. Live every day like it was your last. We are still grieving, and the hole in our hearts will never go away. [/quote]

Are you serious?  That is the most unproductive thing you could say to OP. [/quote]

+1 I’m sorry about your brother but seriously?  What’s wrong with you?  You’re scaring the shit out of OP.[/quote]

Well, it’s just as valid a viewpoint as the one where the woman who had hers replaced twice tells her not to worry about anything and that she’s being annoying in bringing it up even. She has a right to explore her fears. 
OP I would make sure to use a very good surgeon - one who works at a good, large hospital (Hopkins? Inova Fairfax?) and who has done your particular surgery many times. An inexperienced surgeon doesn’t have to learn on you- choose wisely.
Using a good surgeon  might help allay some of your fears. [/quote]

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