Carol's Posts

I am 82 and had a TAVR 11 years ago, due to shortness of breath. However, I had AFIB before the surgery and still do. My current cardiologist said, my Valve is working fine and my heart in general was fine. However, one of the test that was done showed something behind my heart and I have shortness of breath again. While online, I learned that sometimes, when a valve is replaced, they push the old valve to the back and just insert a new one. But the old one can still develop calcium build up, which was my problem to begin with. The surgeon said, my heart problem was genetic. My family does have a history of heart problems. I am wondering if, I need another valve replacement or if the old valve could have been left in (like the article said) and they have to take it out; if another TAVR will most likely be done or if they will want to crack my chest open. According to the surgeon who did the TAVR, my heart sits in the middle of my chest. If that is not the case, what could be lurking at the back of my heart? I go in for a CT Scan at the end of the month.