Connie's Posts

I had TAVR Monday Oct 10th,by Dr Matthew Czarny @ Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD . Everything went great, textbook basically I came home Tuesday afternoon Oct 11th I feel great. I have 3 tiny incisions, the Dr. attempted to do the TAVR via my left wrist but, was unable to do so via the wrist so he had to do the TAVR via groan incisions all are healing nicely. My valve was in VERY bad shape very narrow and stenonic. This was my second aortic valve replacement in 8yrs. TAVR was amazing I almost still can't believe they were able to give me a new aortic valve with such a less invasive procedure compared to my OHS for aortic valve replacement and aortic aneurysm repair in 2014. I am supposed to start cardiac rehab soon. I am feeling much better with this new valve no more chest pains, and shortness of breath. Thanks to all who sent well wishes, thoughts and prayers, everyone on this website is wonder and a great resource I have recommend the website to others I've met in cardiology dept. offices as well as some nurses, Dr's and techs who were unaware of it's existence. I was so glad to find the website back in 2013 when I was diagnosed and in 2014 when I had my OHS, it is so nice to be able to hear from others or offer info. and support to others here as well. The support, help, information and resources here are invaluable! This resource is the best!!! Thank you Adam for such a wonderful resource.

The latest update on my failing replacement aortic valve. On Monday Oct. 3rd I had a Cardiac catheterization to check for any blockages and determine if I could have TAVR procedure to replace my failing replacement aortic valve. I had good news from the test, no blockages and I can have my replacement via TAVR. I am now scheduled for my aortic valve replacement via TAVR procedure on Monday Oct. 10th at Johns Hopkins Hospital.