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"I had many of them, but I thought, 'Nah.' His story is typical. Interesting situation Sean Miller. Apparently I also have a mildly enlarged IVC as well as mildly enlarged left and right atria. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Hector V. Ive never heard about a mechanical aortic valve becoming loose because of high HR. You can see my post above, from 26th of april. I was wondering if you could give your opinion on my scenario. Website designed by Gatorworks. John Ritter - Actor - passed away due to undiagnosed CHD at age 55. I inderstand that my resistance training will likely be severely curtailed from this point forward, but severe restrictions on my endurance training will be a very difficult pill to swallow. I do think that this condition can weigh heavily on patients minds, though, and in your case perhaps particularly so because of the experience of your mother. As of Monday, my BP at the echo appointment read 115/66. no tiredness, no dizziness, etc. My cardiologist said that sometimes it remains stable and never grows anymore. "The 1997 heart valve replacement was never meant to be permanent," stated Daniel Ketchell, a spokesman for Arnold. I have just one thing bothering me, and that is healing of tissue surrounding heart and also chest muscles, nerves and so on. Any words you have for us would be greatly appreciated. Specifically, Im wondering about inversions like forearm stand, head stand, and hand stand. We are wondering is there a science to knowing when he should have the surgery? Sbp. It was a shock to the system to Hear that we need to consider a repair considering we didntt think this was happened until hey was an adult. First, youre not alone! There are several variations of this procedure that are applicable in specific situations. Thank you so much for your reply. His exercise stress test on 8/5/16 was fine. My last CT scan in November showed a change from 4.3 (May) to 4.5 (November) however I was only given these results yesterday. The pitfall, though, is that our native aortic valve is itself very efficient. The doctor said she would see if she could talk about his case with the surgical panel but she said even if he did have surgery he couldnt have a career in sports??? My mother passed away last May following her second AVR. Running it is important for me but if it has a problematic effect , I would opt for power walking May 11, 2010 -- Barbara Walters said on Monday that her upcoming heart surgery, a procedure known as an aortic valve replacement, will hopefully correct a problem of which . Thank you very much for your thoughtful response. Im 33 and I do jiu-jitsu. In fact, like most people, the 25-year-old had never heard the term before. Like you, I have been frustrated by the lack of experience and information that the cardiology community has for folks like us, although it is encouraging to read everyones posts here and see that we are not alone. Will I need meds? The doc says the big risk is due to the blood thinners. The issue of how much (& what types of) exercise after surgery is difficult because we dont have good studies (& evidence) upon which to base recommendations. Ive not found any programs for evaluating repaired athletes unless something exist with a physiologist research lab. E. G. I could bench 50lbs with no need to strain and hold my breath, which wouldnt result in a massive spike in blood pressure, but if I tried to bicep curl 50lbs it would do. Diagnosis was made because pulse dropped to 30 (normally 52), and pacemaker was thought to be needed (no symptoms other than low pulse for a few days). I am playing basketball I am doing 100m and 200m and swimming . In March 2019, media outlets hailed two new studies on transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) as potentially signaling the beginning of the end of open heart surgery for aortic stenosis. Thank you very much for writing such a thorough and well informed article. Thanks! Thanks for sharing. My aorta diameter is 4.0 cm and has increased by 0.8 cm (from 3.2 cm) in the past 5 years so the diameter is increasing rapidly. Easy bicycling might work, but I suspect that running wont be workable with that cap. I would very much appreciate your opinion weather he can continue his regular football training or should stop it. Schwarzenegger was born with a condition known as bicuspid aortic valve, in which the heart's main artery, the aorta, has only two cusps instead of three.If untreated, it can lead to blocked blood . Im a 44 year old male. 2. Yet Im personally aware of a good number of athletes whove returned to endurance sport after operations of various sorts for BAV,presumably after discussion with their doctors. Many endurance athletes are able to return to their sports after operation for BAV. Thank you for what you do and for your responsiveness. What advise can you give to someone in my position? I can not be on anticoagulant medications on the fire department. Be specific. Susp. We were to see them in 3 months. I dont believe there is any evidence that would help us know if some forms are safer than others. "Listen to the voice inside, the one we all so easily ignore. His doctor did not restrict him, but suggested that it may be time to give up the high-level play due to its high intensity training aspect (based on the I would like nothing more than to have this repaired so I can return to my lifestyle, I cant understand why I cant have it fixed as it is my choice to have surgery. The plasma volume and the heart rate increase, while the systemic vascular resistance decreases throughout the first trimester and plateau about halfway through pregnancy [10]. On Ocotber 23, 2020, we learned that Arnold Schwarzenegger had a third heart valve procedure, a re-replacement of his aortic valve replacement. Measurements of aortic diameter can be made with echocardiogram. Could you please give me an insight into what else could be causing these chronic episodes of shortness of breathe, lightheadedness and off-on chest pains. But for those WITH such problems, we do recommend curtailing either static or dynamic activities, or both. An abnormal aortic valve develops during the early weeks of pregnancy, when the baby's heart is developing. The doctor said it wasnt serious, but that I should keep watch on it every year. Thats an issue to pursue with your sons doctor(s). Then, a Dacron fabric tube can be used to reconstruct the aorta, in a so-called valve-sparing aortic root replacement. Perhaps other readers will comment. My son is devastated, depressed, and wanted to play ball in college. Currently, it is estimated that about 5% of those with bicuspid aortic valve disease will experience aortic dissection. Thank you very much for your answer. Rather than just sit there and do nothing about how much I missed [my mother], I put all of that pain, sorrow and longing for my mother into helping educate and make people aware. I lifted weights for many years and spent almost all my life in physically demanding jobs. I then played football my last two years of high school as well as playing hockey and throwing shot put for the track team. She said not until it gets to 5cm. Nonetheless, I think theres considerable confusion about this condition, in terms of diagnosis, implications for the athlete, and its treatment. Hannah Yona Fraint, M.D. All severe aortic stenosis patients who are experiencing symptoms should ask for a TAVR evaluation. Like I said, peoples experiences are all different. It's the most common type of congenital heart disease (heart defect that's present at birth) and often goes unnoticed until later in life. Thank you for this blog! The worse the narrowing, the greater will be the difference in blood pressure between the arms and the legs. Assuming that 2% of the US population has bicuspid aortic valve disease, that is 6,278,281 people. Arnold Schwarzenegger was born with a bicuspid aortic valve, in which the aortic valve has only two leaflets, instead of the typical three. Call 911. To quickly review, individuals with BAV have an aortic valve with 2 unequalinstead of the usual 3 equal sizedleaflets. I know that heart surgery can be scary.but I also know that for the vast majority of patients with these conditions, surgery goes well and the outcomes are good. Some cardiologists tell me that I can run up to 130 beats per minute ; others say theyd prefer I do power walking because pressure always rises while running. In addition to running, I also perform moderate to high intensity resistance (weight) training 5-6 times per week. I am a 55 years old male and have BAV. The CVTI is waging war against the leading cause of death among American men and women - heart disease. What signs should I look out for? (Or do I just need to train even harder??). I wouldnt put you in the position of giving me your opinion in a public in forum but just let me know if based on the following, you think Im crazy or not. I have only played a few games of football in the last 5 years due to a knee injury but I have continued running for fun and do 5k in a reasonable 25 minutes. Starnes implanted a healthy human tissue valve and said at the time, This will not limit Arnold Schwarzenegger in any way when he recovers.. "I had to make lifestyle and diet changes, she said. Body contact sports may pose some danger to athlete patients who take blood thinners. Very likely an operation will be needed at some point in the future. Ascending aorta is normal and so the rest. 5 months ago was diagnosed with severe AR and 5 cm long aneurism (root 3.0 cm, sinusi valsave 4.3cm, ST 3.6cm, ascending aorta 3.6cm) on regular yearly checkout, with no syptoms. Aortic replacement. I was born with a BAV and but I didnt notice performance issues until the Summer of 2016, so I brought myself to the doctor. I was disappointed [when I was diagnosed]. Im 37 years old male, live in Croatia, 191 cm, 94 kg, very athletic, practicing various sports my whole lifetime. The typical symptoms are fatigue or shortness of breath, particularly with exertion. Keyhole just refers to the type of incision used for conventional valve replacement like you had. We dont have a crystal ball, though. That post is a starting point for todays discussion. Anything you can offer up here would be very much appreciated. However, my most recent scan in October revealed all Stenosis and LV thickening had gone completely (Doctor said this was a very positive result perhaps due to excercise and medication). Only two cusps, commissures and sinuses are seen in the less common "pure" bicuspid aortic valve subtype. His doctor recommended he see a pediatric cardiologist within 1-2 weeks but when I called they cant get him in until April 14th. If 5% of them dissect, this means 313,914 people. with an efficiency of 69%, I have an appointment with a specilaist next week and am just wanting some, even if vague, answers. His doctor said his heart look very healthy and no other issues. In addition to being patients, there are many celebrities who, like you, parent a child with CHD as well. I was having chest pain and flew to Thailand to see what the issues were and they found I had GERD and Esophagitis. Frequency of congenitally bicuspid aortic valves in patients 80 years of age undergoing aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis (with or without aortic regurgitation) and implications for transcatheter aortic valve implantation.Am J Cardiol. She advised us we should start to consider surgery but would follow up with us again in 3 months. Your situation is complicated.and it wont be possible to give a complete answer here without additional information. Search for heart hospitals that specialize in heart valve treatment. Hello Dr. Creswell, I am young with many years ahead, I dont want to accept this just yet when I know theyre is possibilty of repair. For example, his spurt in enlargement happens to coincide with his spurt in growth. Im a 29yo CrossFit addicted man who just found out I have BAV while applying for the defence force here in Australia. Hi Dr. Creswell. I used to do quite some running 10 years ago (still at amateur level), I was doing lots of 10k and 20k and even I managed a marathon in 3h:26min (but at that time I didnt know about the BAV). Although bicuspid aortic valves can occur . Could you express your opinion on this issue? I think its reasonable to think of things this way. Since then I completed several 10k races and one half-marathon. ODonnell, now 54, said her heart attack began after she helped an enormous woman struggling to get out of her car in a parking lot. No one loves life more than I do, read the statement. swimming? Periodic re-evaluation with echocardiogram and/or CT scanning is used for most patients in this circumstance. Only your cardiologist and heart surgeon will be in a position to make those considerations. I would pose these questions to your doctor(s) since they are most familiar with the details of your situation. O'Donell took the aspirin recommended for people who think they are suffering a heart attack just in case, but didnt call 911. Many congenital heart defects cause few or no symptoms. Ive done the Philly a Marathon a coup,e times and know that its a terrific event. There are just so many causes of shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and chest pain.even besides the heart-related causes. Dr. Larry, thank you very much for your blog! I currently run 40 -50km a week and do two 2 hour intensive yoga sessions a week. Hi, Further to this most recent discussion point I was advised that isometric exercises, such as planks and other pilates type activities, as I understand them, are perfectly safe with BAV. My son is 12 years old. Athletes with BAV and enlargement of the aorta to greater than 4.5 cm can participate safely only in low intensity sports (eg, golf, bowling, billiards). No other issues. I am 31 years old and had my BAV repaired at The Cleveland Clinic in 1999 when I was 15. Business, Economics, and Finance. Is it possible that the valve will get loose? Many thanks. However, his ascending aorta has been enlarging: 11/27/13 31 mm (echo), 6/10/15 39 mm (echo), 7/8/16 41 mm MRI). I do not do any kind of sport and I want to have healthy life at make sure my situation not getting worse and I weight 90 kg. From your reading, or even just here at the blog, youll know that its not an unusual story. Danny. Bicuspid aortic valve is a common congenital anomaly but does not cause functional problems unless aortic valve stenosis, aortic valve regurgitation, aortic root dilatation, or dissection or infective endocarditis occurs. 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They are located between the atria and corresponding ventricle. Thanking you in advance, She learned she needed an aortic valve replacement in 2009 and underwent open heart surgery, receiving a mechanical valve to replace her damaged aortic valve. These leaflets open and close to regulate blood flow from the heart into the aorta, and prevent blood from flowing back into the heart. Parenthetically, it may be time for an update. I have been feeling better than before the surgery and I feel with better condition on the trails. Just a short info for whomever may read, I searched for Tims name and I found this page: I am a competitive cyclist, neither the Cardio or my Doctor said I should not be racing bikes anymore, does that sound reasonable to you, my doc did say to monitor the aortic root size yearly. For me, its about gender equality. Any person in my family there was no problem with the heart. There can be issues with aches and pains even months after operation that still relate to healing. Aortic dissection, a tear in the wall of the aorta. Between one and two percent of all people have this defect, and it affects more men than women. Although the vast majority in each group (97%) underwent TAVI via the transfemoral approach, bicuspid patients were less likely to receive conscious sedation (57% vs 62%) and more likely to be treated with the largest 29-mm valve size . I was also advised that it is really the static weight-lifting that could pose a problem. Answers to your questions. In some cases, the aortic valve can be repaired and the enlarged aorta can be replaced with a Dacron tube. I have some issues with a dull pain right below my left breast that seems to come more often with a poor dietbut just doesnt seem like it could me esophagus related? these conditions occur mostly during my exercises at the gym and Im left very lightheaded and shortness of breathe. While I no longer due very strenuous activities, I still play softball, golf, kayak, ski, and do play hockey every now and again. Bicuspid aortic valve (having only two leaflets rather than the normal three) happens in about 1% to 2% of the population and is more common among men. BAV is present at birth (congenital). The readers here would love to hear back from you as you work through this. My primary question relates to sports. My consultant informed me that, because of my age, I would have a mechanical valve fitted which meant that I would be on warfarin for life and therefor not be able to play football. Thank you so much! My son is a baseball player, so that is good. BAV is the most prevalent congenital heart defect, but can go undetected for years - even into adulthood. One doctor to told me just to control it and train as I like but the other one said that with those hearts parameters I will have only 1-2% to have operation in the future but if I will continue to do triathlon for sure I will have to have one. The video is just 1 min 42 sec long. I was running 9 to 10 minute miles. I was concerned about his cough last weekend so I was assessing his lungs with my stethoscope when I heard a very pronounced diastolic murmur at his 3rd ICS. The congenital bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) condition is a valvulo-aortopathy with substantial heterogeneity in its clinical expressions, associated disorders, complications, and prognosis. Vanity Fair may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Less than one month ago Schwarzenegger was (virtually) hosting the Austrian World Summit of the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, which introduced speakers like Prince Charles, Jane Goodall, and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Exercise and sports are usually safe if there is mild aortic root enlargement but no other heart or vascular problems. The current guidelines suggest that sports activities do not need to be restricted for patients with BAV who have no valve regurgitation/stenosis and who have no enlargement of the nearby aorta. Seven months ago I had emergency AVR due to a BAV that was severely compromised by endocarditis. My questions are: can my root dilation remain stable? Thanks for sharing your experience, Randy. Last i took him for the check up and everything is still the same but they said now the guidelines has changed and he is on the borderline of Mild to Moderate which will move him to restricted activities. When we go back to re-replace a patients prosthetic valve, for some reason, it usually has to be chiseled out from the heart. 2020 Update: Arnold Gets An Aortic Valve Re-Replacement! What is a TAVR? Dear Dr. Creswell, In the simplest terms, a bicuspid aortic valve can be a serious heart valve disorder in which the valve only has two leaflets, or flaps, that control blood flow through the heart. Have completed an excercise stress test and signed off as ok on reaching level 13. The reason I ask is my Cardiologist said it looked fine in the echo imaging, but (and correct me if Im wrong please) I got the impression from what you said in this article that a CT or MRI is necessary for aortic diameter measurement. Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing that may produce an increase in the blood pressure in the upper extremities. On the bright side, there is ample evidence that, in the modern era, life-expectancy is not shortened for individuals with BAV compared to the general population. When you start seeing changes with regurgitation does it progress quickly? I have 4 children and a great wife. It is believed that Schwarzenegger had a bicuspid aortic valve which led to a Ross Procedure operation performed in 1997. I see my cardiologist the end of May. when I discussed this with my Dr. he reassured me that its not my heart causing it. I feel fantastic and have already been walking the streets of Cleveland enjoying your amazing statues. I had my BAV replaced in Feb. 2005 (porcine tissue) with a Dacron repair of the ascending aorta. There are many causes of light-headedness and chest discomfort that are not related to the heart. In your experience, can patients with BAV go a lifetime without having AVR? No aneurysm. Log in, September 26, 2013 By Larry Creswell, MD 155 Comments. My son at 11 months was diagnosed with BAV. Many athletes with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) may continue to participate in their sports.provided there are no other problems, either with the aortic valve or nearby aorta. Yoga is not included in the classification of sports that is commonly used, but I suspect that yoga would have low to moderate static and dynamic components. Sometimes patients with mechanical aortic valves report that they lose a bit of their top-end athletic performance. Im afraid Ill end up like my Mom. I am a 23 year old male, have BAV with mild AR. I used to do HIIT and moderate to heavy weight 5 days a week before my physical complications. Your doctors will be in the best position to offer advice because they will be most familiar with your case. What he did say is there are no signs of stenosis, and my heart looks very strong. Oh, plenty. This can lead to stretching apart of the valve leaflets and leakage at the valve, known as regurgitation. I had a cardio version to correct the AFIB. On March 30, 2018, we learned that Arnold Schwarzengger required a second heart surgery. To continue to live this amazing life so full of challenges and friends, including so many of you in the audience, I have chosen to replace the valve with a new one. Have you heard about the PEARS procedure? http://www.energystretch.com Its weird because sometimes when Im resting I can feel a little weird fluttering.. Youll need to rely on your doctors for advice about your condition. I appreciate your response, thank you for taking the time to write me back. I too am looking for information on effects to performance since I am a Masters racing cyclist with 25 years of racing/riding long events. The 72-year-old soap oprea legend started feeling a tightness in her chest in Fall 2018, but waved it off until the end of October, when she had to be rushed to the hospital. The Institute is a unique collaboration of cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, cardiologists, pulmonologists and basic scientists all working together without the boundaries of departments or specialties. Most people require treatment once symptoms develop. I have wife and two small boys, I wanna live to see my grandchildren. We have decided to wait and watch. My cardiologist has told me that, based on how my heart sounds, he doesnt think hell ever have to operate on me. PS: I noticed that the option Notify me of follow-up comments by email doesnt seem to work. Ad Choices, Blood molecules as they exit the left ventricle: I'll be back., The 42 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time, The 25 Best Shows on Netflix to Watch Right Now. Rose underwent the procedure last week, and said he would be going home to rest for a couple of weeks before returning in March. It sort of flutters open and shut. A bicuspid aortic valve is a common cardiovascular condition, affecting about 1% of the general population. Thank you so much for all of this insightful information. We just dont know. There were some procedural differences between the bicuspid and tricuspid groups. host, 76, suffered a mild heart attack in 2012. no symptoms yet please help. I would like to thank you very much for providing me with your thoughts. Im not sure theres enough information at hand to offer sound advice. Is that far fetched? Nwankwo Kanu (@papilokanu), the Olympic Gold Medalist (Soccer) suffered from Aortic Valve Defect. And lastly, the degree of healing in the remaining (unoperated) aorta probably has a big impact on the potential risk. Is this true that you wont be symptomatic with only mild AR? Yes, there are certainly individuals with BAV who go a lifetime without needing valve replacement or aortic surgery. That is to say, I did up until two months ago. Many people in your situation will eventually need operation for replacement of the valve or the aorta, but wed need a crystal ball to know about the future. Think to report back to let us know how things go for you, personally. If reoperation is needed in your case, this would be something to discuss. I dont know all of the important details. In the 2.5 years from surgery, I returned back to riding within the first 3 months and later back to longer, decent training pace rides and racing but feel like I have lost my top end mojo. Kinda like a marathon but it will take me at least 9 hours. It is very difficult to find information regarding the athlete and BAV.

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