Does anyone know of a good continuous blood pressure monitoring device that works during exercise? I want to make sure I don't go over a certain threshold so ...Read more
Does anyone know of a good continuous blood pressure monitoring device that works during exercise? I want to make sure I don't go over a certain threshold so as not to exacerbate my condition. Is this something that will be prescribed once I have my valve surgery?
Max Jam Hey Alex, i got the wrist one from amazon. It works great for during workouts.
I am 48 years old and was just changed from moderate to severe bicuspid aortic stenosis and have a stable aortic aneurism of 4.4 cm. The rest of my heart is ...Read more
I am 48 years old and was just changed from moderate to severe bicuspid aortic stenosis and have a stable aortic aneurism of 4.4 cm. The rest of my heart is stable and in good shape. I was told 45% blockage of my LAD is typical for someone my age. Seems high. I don't want to be on blood thinners for the rest of my life but I also don't want a bigger problem going another route. I would also like to avoid open heart but again I don't want to sacrifice successfulness for comfort. Does anyone suggest any procedures or surgeons for my condition? I'm all ears. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Alex
Valerie Allen Hi Alex! Just so you are aware, under the menu on the top right there is a Surgeon Finder which can b ... Read more
Valerie Allen Hi Alex! Just so you are aware, under the menu on the top right there is a Surgeon Finder which can be accessed by state or name. Many of us travel for a particular surgeon. I believe you can also filter by procedure. I lived in Knoxville for 40 years or so!
Marie Myers You could research the Ross Procedure, as well as aortic valve repair and aortic aneurysm wrapping p ... Read more
Marie Myers You could research the Ross Procedure, as well as aortic valve repair and aortic aneurysm wrapping procedure. These are some options that would spare the anticoagulants . These should only be done by centers and surgeons who do a lot of these particular cases. Time to do some research!
Susan Lynn Alex - Before you have any treatment, you're going to get the full heart work up. Surgeons don't ... Read more
Susan Lynn Alex - Before you have any treatment, you're going to get the full heart work up. Surgeons don't want patients to be subjected to procedures more than necessary if it can be avoided. The Ross procedure is a great route - your doctor may not address the aneurysm unless it gets bigger. The benefit always has to outweigh the risks. Good luck with your research.
Jennifer Fuller Dark, rainy weather always gets me down too, even though I kind of love it. 🤷♀️ This seems ... Read more
Jennifer Fuller Dark, rainy weather always gets me down too, even though I kind of love it. 🤷♀️ This seems to have gotten worse after surgery. Getting outside first thing in the morning when it is sunny, even for a short while, does seem to help. Though grilled cheese with tomato soup and a hot chocolate sure won’t hurt. ☺️
Alex Mohr Thanks everyone! Finding this site and community felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I ha ... Read more
Alex Mohr Thanks everyone! Finding this site and community felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I have several appointments and am much more confident in the ross procedure. As scary as it is, the results are exactly what I want.
