I’m 65 today. Saw my 3rd potential surgeon Monday. He was more direct than the first 2 which I liked. BAV discovered when I was 30 years old during a routine ...Read more
I’m 65 today. Saw my 3rd potential surgeon Monday. He was more direct than the first 2 which I liked. BAV discovered when I was 30 years old during a routine check. All had been fine until annual echocardiogram October 2022. I’m asymptomatic and very active. But have severe stenosis now. I’m still accepting that it may be time for intervention. 6 month echocardiogram in April will help clarify timing or if more testing according to latest doctor. So I’m thinking about valve replacement timing, which surgeon, TAVR vs SAVR and what type valve. A lot to think about. Reading everyone’s posts and decisions for a few months now is so so very helpful. I just wanted to thank everyone for sharing.
Susan Lynn Happy Birthday, Beth! There are lots of decisions and you'll make the ones that are right for you.... Read more
Susan Lynn Happy Birthday, Beth! There are lots of decisions and you'll make the ones that are right for you. We'll be cheering for you the whole way!
Rose Madura Happy Birthday! In the meantime, I would suggest doing some research here and online. There are man... Read more
Rose Madura Happy Birthday! In the meantime, I would suggest doing some research here and online. There are many great and informative videos o. This site that will help. I was 59 and got a tissue valve. But the choice is up to you and once you make it, don't look back. It's the right choice for you.
I’m asymptomatic and very active. But have severe stenosis now. I’m still accepting that it may be time for intervention. 6 month echocardiogram in April will help clarify timing or if more testing according to latest doctor. So I’m thinking about valve replacement timing, which surgeon, TAVR vs SAVR and what type valve. A lot to think about.
Reading everyone’s posts and decisions for a few months now is so so very helpful. I just wanted to thank everyone for sharing.