http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/04/06/trust-me-you-are-not-alone/#comment-4083 Sun, 04 May 2008 01:21:13 +0000 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/04/06/trust-me-you-are-not-alone/#comment-4083 I'm 58 years old and my cardiologist has been reviewing the status of my aortic valve for the past 10 years since my initial catherization diagnosis of mild stenosis and regurgitation. I'm scheduled for a 2nd caterization to determmine whether i need the valve replaced. I've ordered the guide book, and am looking forward to its arrival. I've alwayes enjoyed sports and still golf and play doubles tennis and like to otherwise do mild workouts with weights. I live in Pottsville, Pa.and treat with my physician at St. Luke Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. I'm curious about the Ross procedure in that I'm leary of the long term effects of coumadin therapy. I've only discussed this with the cardiologist and not the surgeon in that the need for the surgery is not yet indicated. My cardiologist recommends the mechanical valve. I see that Gov. Schwartzenneger opted for a human valve instead of the mechanical. I'd appreciate your help. I’m 58 years old and my cardiologist has been reviewing the status of my aortic valve for the past 10 years since my initial catherization diagnosis of mild stenosis and regurgitation. I’m scheduled for a 2nd caterization to determmine whether i need the valve replaced. I’ve ordered the guide book, and am looking forward to its arrival. I’ve alwayes enjoyed sports and still golf and play doubles tennis and like to otherwise do mild workouts with weights. I live in Pottsville, Pa.and treat with my physician at St. Luke Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. I’m curious about the Ross procedure in that I’m leary of the long term effects of coumadin therapy. I’ve only discussed this with the cardiologist and not the surgeon in that the need for the surgery is not yet indicated. My cardiologist recommends the mechanical valve. I see that Gov. Schwartzenneger opted for a human valve instead of the mechanical. I’d appreciate your help.

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