I had an aortic valve replacement in 2009. A pig’s valve for stenosis and regurgitation. I’m wondering how I know if I need a replacement. I had no symptoms ...Read more
I had an aortic valve replacement in 2009. A pig’s valve for stenosis and regurgitation. I’m wondering how I know if I need a replacement. I had no symptoms except for fainting twice. I will see a new cardiologist this summer. Any advice?
Subhash Chandel I think best way is for cardiologist to order a echocardiogram (its ultrasound test of heart) to chec ... Read more
Subhash Chandel I think best way is for cardiologist to order a echocardiogram (its ultrasound test of heart) to check the functioning of current valve.
Heidi Donohue I agree seeing cardiologist is best but if your fainting this might need to be addressed sooner than ... Read more
Heidi Donohue I agree seeing cardiologist is best but if your fainting this might need to be addressed sooner than this summer. I would push to try to see them sooner or check what is the earliest you can get echo done maybe your primary can order for you given your recent symptoms and background of already having heart valve replacement.
Rose Madura I agree with both Subhash and Heidi. An echocardiogram can monitor the valve and I'd see a cardiologi ... Read more
Rose Madura I agree with both Subhash and Heidi. An echocardiogram can monitor the valve and I'd see a cardiologist asap regarding the fainting. Godspeed. Please keep us posted.
Joyce Shelby I would definitely check with my cardiologist on his/her thoughts on replacement time. I had an AVR ... Read more
Joyce Shelby I would definitely check with my cardiologist on his/her thoughts on replacement time. I had an AVR in 2016 and I have to get a CT scan, ECHO and EKG annually. My cardiologist looks at these tests for functionality.
Debbie Zarnay Thanks everyone! The fainting happened before the surgery, it was my only symptom. No fainting thus f ... Read more
Debbie Zarnay Thanks everyone! The fainting happened before the surgery, it was my only symptom. No fainting thus far, but I will make that appointment! I was mostly wondering how long the pig’s valve generally lasts.
I am from: Lutz, Florida
My surgery date is: August 21, 2009
