My name is Jack, and I recently found out that I have Aortic Stenosis and need to have an AVR very soon( now) I am 71 years old and my Dr. recommends TAVR, ...Read more
My name is Jack, and I recently found out that I have Aortic Stenosis and need to have an AVR very soon( now) I am 71 years old and my Dr. recommends TAVR, but with this valve having unknown durability I would prefer a surgical valve has anyone faced this recently ? I would appreciate any advice. thanks Jack
pam williams Hi jack I faced a similar problem Nov 2016 ,I was offered the choice from my surgeon tavr or bovine v ... Read more
pam williams Hi jack I faced a similar problem Nov 2016 ,I was offered the choice from my surgeon tavr or bovine valve I went with the latter 8 months on all seems good I am similar age to you ,big decision I hope you are given a choice, I am from UK maybe things are decided a little differently here,best wishes
Marie Myers I think a lot depends on your overall health. If you have a lot of other issues, you might be better ... Read more
Marie Myers I think a lot depends on your overall health. If you have a lot of other issues, you might be better with the TAVR . What does your cardiologist think?
Bob Fessler Hi Jack. I'm 65 and I decided a surgical valve was right for me for a variety of reasons. Proven va ... Read more
Bob Fessler Hi Jack. I'm 65 and I decided a surgical valve was right for me for a variety of reasons. Proven valve longevity was the main one. Marie is right. It depends on your overall health. Ask your cardiologist for pros and cons. Do some online research to get the info you need. No right or wrong choices here. Everyone's different.
Absolutely!! Dealing with this currently. Thanks to advice of others on here I have scheduled a 2nd ... Read more
Absolutely!! Dealing with this currently. Thanks to advice of others on here I have scheduled a 2nd opinion with a cardiothorac surgeon to see if I am an ohs candidate as my cardiologist recommends TAVR as way to buy me time as I have other issues that will require surgery. I am 46 and 1/2 of the valves still functioning at 8 years is not good enough.
Cathleen Weed Hi, I had TAVR in August 2015 and I'm doing great! 😊❤️
Rose Madura My aunt had a TAVR and was very pleased. I don't know how long they last (not sure anyone does) but i ... Read more
Rose Madura My aunt had a TAVR and was very pleased. I don't know how long they last (not sure anyone does) but it would be much better on your body.
I am from: mathews , virginia
