About Me (In My Own Words)
I discovered aortic stenosis in April 2023 through a routine CT scan for stable lung nodules. I have a heart murmur caused by a congenital mitral valve condition from birth. I am currently asymptomatic. I am 83 years old and healthy. After two echocardiograms over 6 months the condition has become severe. I chose the TAVR process for repair. A little more than a week ago I found out that TAVR will not work for me because of my "anatomy" as one of the cardiology team explained. I asked about delaying surgery for 6 months but the surgeon explained the stenosis is moving fast and early intervention is the better choice for my condition. I scheduled the surgery.
Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
Update: Surgery was done and now I am almost 5 weeks past. No pain, feeling great. Just waiting for that 6 week time so I can become more active. Cardiac rehab starts April 15.
Update: Now 10 weeks since surgery. I am in cardiac rehab and it is actually fun. It will be 36 sessions and I have completed 3. Still feeling well. I have had no pain or other after effects. So lucky. Wishing you all well.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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My surgery date is:
February 19, 2024
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Sirish Parvathaneni
