I had open heart surgery in March 2022 to replace a regurgitating aortic valve with a bioprosthetic valve. In Nov. 2022 I had an echocardiogram which showed ...Read more
I had open heart surgery in March 2022 to replace a regurgitating aortic valve with a bioprosthetic valve. In Nov. 2022 I had an echocardiogram which showed that the prosthetic aortic valve had some degree of prosthetic mismatch and moderate prosthetic stenosis. My cardiologist is not concerned about this but I wonder how long it will take to become severe.
Marie Myers I would take that information to another cardiologist for a second opinion…
Ana Brusso Dorothy, I agree with Marie, get a second opinion or even a third one. Let us know of the outcome
Rose Madura I'm an advocate for 2nd opinions and in this case, I really feel it is warranted. Sometimes we have ... Read more
Rose Madura I'm an advocate for 2nd opinions and in this case, I really feel it is warranted. Sometimes we have to be our own advocates. Please keep us updated...
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