To ce324 heart attack 9/11/18 found bicuspid valve with severe aeortic stenosis recommended surgery ASAP. TAVR would not work my valves to big for what was being made so only option was pig or cow valve or mechanical valve thru open heart surgery. 2nd opinion confirmed after 5 minutes of consult with the first opinion. Then I went to mayo for 3rd option yes I needed the operation but not ASAP like I was told. Finally had the operation in June of 23 yes couple of years later. I got prepared for surgery mentally did live with the shortness of breathe though, so my advice do all the tests. Get mentally prepared I was in my late 50s you being in the 70s have the surgery and enjoy the long life you will now live good luck best wishesDave