Had HA 9/11/2018, News to me I had and aneurism and a bicuspid valve. Fast forward to 6/9/2023 couldnt not function any longer so had the surgery to replace both ascending and descending aorta tubes with plastic ones and a mechanical valve. Mayo Rochester with Dr V, did the surgery, operation was early morning and I was up and walking that evening. I didnt have alot of chest pain that I had heard of unless I sneezed or started to cough then I glad I had my heart pillow. Now its 6/10/2024 still here doing everything and more than the past. I hope this helps if you have any direct questions I'll try and answer to the best of my abilities.