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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: May 18, 2017

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Walter Lewandowski got a guestbook from Jennifer McInerney
9 years ago (June 6, 2017)
I hope everything goes well Waltr. My Cardiologist has recommended a bio valve but I am 62. I have severe asymptomatic aortic stenosis. Playing a waiting game for now but inevitably will need replacement. Its not easy but I am so grateful I found this site with so many encouraging... Read more.
I have got such a range of recommendations to work with right now. It is difficult to decide. Part of me wants to do this just one more time, the other part prefers no Coumadin. Tough choices.
My Cardiologist recommended a bio valve to me for the following reasons. Bio valves last longer the older you are. They aren't sure why. Get a bio valve now and if you need another one it's highly likely TAVR will be the new standard. No Coumadin. No clicking (would bug... Read more.
This is a tough choice for everyone. There is absolutely no right decision, just the decision you make. No matter what you choose, things could have been otherwise. It's frustrating. You'll never know. So you just have to choose and then move forward. A patient's reaction to any kind of... Read more.

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