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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis

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Bernadette Corsaro posted an update

3 years ago (January 25, 2023)

It has been a while! I found out yesterday that not only will I need a valve replacement, but they may be throwing a bypass in the mix. I'm waiting to get scheduled for an angiogram, and surgery will probably be scheduled for the end of February. Anyone have both... Read more.

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Robert Miller

3 years ago (January 25, 2023)

I didn't have both but why are they saying you need a valve replacement? It's my experience that they can't really tell if you need a replacement or a fix until they open you up. But your situation might be different. Just curious.

Richard Munson

3 years ago (January 25, 2023)

They told me in advance i was having a repair , 99%, unless there was a surprise when they got inside. Glad they did it as i never got a new valve choice. I never found this site till after or i might have asked if it would be a... Read more.

Robert Miller

3 years ago (January 26, 2023)

I was told a 70% chance of repair. And I neither chose Ford nor Chevy 😉 but the bileaflet St Jude 😊 There were other options but St Jude has a long and good track record. There are other leavlet types but they don't seem very common these days

Richard Munson

3 years ago (January 26, 2023)

I left out oldsmobile to match my car but the repair so far has done the job. Can we call it a valve job? It might have been cheaper if my car mechanic had done it but recuperating on his lift would have been ugly.

Bernadette Corsaro posted an update

5 years ago (September 21, 2020)

My cardiologist told me to watch for dizziness and shortness of breath. I have severe/moderate aortic value regurgitation and stenosis. I also have seasonal allergies. How can I tell if my dizziness is from seasonal allergies or my heart? I had a dizzy spell this morning, but I am also... Read more.

Rose Madura

5 years ago (September 21, 2020)

I would not ignore symptoms. For me, I attributed shortness of breath to getting old. I would check with the doctor. It's natural to want to blame it on allergies but it's best to check into it.

Marie Myers

5 years ago (September 21, 2020)

Can you check your BP at home? That would be useful information during a dizzy spell. I agree with seeing your cardiologist about the dizziness.

Bernadette Corsaro

5 years ago (September 21, 2020)

Thanks so much. I had better contact him.

Bernadette Corsaro posted an update

6 years ago (March 10, 2020)

I'm looking at the results from a SPECT scan I had and most of it I don't understand. Except for the "severe extent of coronary atherosclerosis" calcium score 772. So I guess on top of having moderate aortic stenosis I also have coronary artery disease? The next cardiology appointment will... Read more.