About Me (In My Own Words)
I was originally diagnosed with Mild Aortic Stenosis in 2017 based on my GPs suggestion that at 68 yrs old with a life long heart murmur which is often a predictor of aortic stenosis in later life. The echo cardiogram verified this had happened. With follow up echo cardiograms each year I have now progressed and classified as severe or critically severe stenosis and replacement is advised. The Aortic Valve area is now at 0.8 cm2 and the velocity # is above 400m, both of which indicate the "critical" subcategory of Severe Aortic Stenosis. I've had both a CT scan and a catheter angiogram in the last month in preparation for the AV replacement procedure and I am a good candidate for the TAVR procedure at my age of 72.
What is so strange for me is that I am asymptomatic to this condition having no shortness of breath or hard times walking up stairs. I'm still an active bicycle rider. Nevertheless I understand that at my state, it is best to do the surgery. I would be interested in hearing from patients that have little or no symptoms of their condition and the thoughts they are having and the feedback from their cardiologists.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Hermosa Beach, CA
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My surgery date is:
September 8, 2021
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
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My surgery was:
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
