Born with a bicuspid aortic valve... Heart murmur, was diagnosis through school, Army draft, college foitball, company physicals..... In my late 60's quickly developed severe aortic stenosis.
Given 3- 5 years. Open heart, cow valve made in Singapore, no other issues... 4 weeks after surgery, backpacked a nice 9 point out.... Cardiologist said: why didn't you wait to next year?
Aortic valve replacement is a common, highly successful surgery, for those who have taken care of themselves...
