Severe Aortic Stenosis - Definition, Criteria, Symptoms, Surgery & More! http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/01/30/severe-aortic-stenosis-definition-criteria-symptoms-surgery/#comment-7690 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:24:48 +0000 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/01/30/severe-aortic-stenosis-definition-criteria-symptoms-surgery/#comment-7690 Hi Adam - Thank you for all of the information and optimism. I have a question. I have aortic stenosis which was diagnosed in September after a routine physical. I am in the moderate range and am not sure if i am totally without symptoms because i am occasionally dizzy but only slightly. My question is why is it necessary to wait until the severe stage is reached to have valve replacement surgery? Would it not be beneficial to do the surgery in a somewhat 'preventive' manner. The information in the January 28 blog from Dr. Hong was troubling. Is it imperative to get sicker before one can be made well? I live in Chicago and am working with Loyola hospital. I have not gotten a second opinion yet. The waiting just seems counter intuitive to me. If you know of any resources that might answer this question I would appreciate it. Once again thank you for your kind support and positive outlook. Kathleen Hi Adam - Thank you for all of the information and optimism. I have a question. I have aortic stenosis which was diagnosed in September after a routine physical. I am in the moderate range and am not sure if i am totally without symptoms because i am occasionally dizzy but only slightly. My question is why is it necessary to wait until the severe stage is reached to have valve replacement surgery? Would it not be beneficial to do the surgery in a somewhat ‘preventive’ manner. The information in the January 28 blog from Dr. Hong was troubling. Is it imperative to get sicker before one can be made well?

I live in Chicago and am working with Loyola hospital. I have not gotten a second opinion yet. The waiting just seems counter intuitive to me. If you know of any resources that might answer this question I would appreciate it. Once again thank you for your kind support and positive outlook.

Kathleen

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