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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Jonathan Kissane posted an update

4 years ago (July 7, 2022)

On Tuesday I had last test (angiogram) to determine whether I'm candidate for TAVR to replace severely stenotic aortic valve. The conclusion is I'm good candidate, so TAVR is scheduled for next Friday, 15 July. The cardiac surgeon on team had suggested I might consider SAVR because at my age... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

4 years ago (July 7, 2022)

Great news, Johnathan! Glad you are eligible for TAVR and will be putting the procedure in the rear view mirror next Friday! We'll be here to welcome you to recovery! ❤️

Rose Madura

4 years ago (July 7, 2022)

Hi Jonathan. Glad you are able to get TAVR. I'm sure your recovery will be much quicker.

Marie Myers

4 years ago (July 8, 2022)

TAVR will be a much easier recovery for you. Let us know how it goes, and if you notice any difference after the Procedure. I had a friend get TAVR at age 98 . It relieved all her symptoms, and she went on to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Jonathan Kissane posted an update

4 years ago (June 30, 2022)

Enjoyed the webinar. Will there be follow-up to questions asked in the char bar that could not be addressed during the session?

Jonathan Kissane posted an update

4 years ago (May 18, 2022)

I live in Maryland and have been referred to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore for an evaluation for aortic valve repair/replacement (severe stenosis, mostly asymptomatic). I don't see Johns Hopkins in list of hospitals on this site, although I know it's a renowned medical center. Has anyone had experience with Johns... Read more.

Mark Shaw

4 years ago (May 19, 2022)

In the Baltimore-Washington area, Hopkins would be my first choice for cardiac care. Hopkins has high scores from STS (https://publicreporting.sts.org/) and a high cardiology ranking from US News. Numbers aside, I believe the best way to select a doctor and hospital is through recommendations by 'knowledgeable' experts. As... Read more.

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To further this goal, the Society has established the STS Public Reporting initiative, which allows participants in the STS National Database to voluntarily report their surgical outcomes to the public on the STS website.

Susan Lynn

4 years ago (May 19, 2022)

Jonathan - Johns Hopkins physicians are leaders in practically every area of cutting-edge medicine - they also seem to be very specialized in their care. I have only heard exemplary stories from those who have used their services. You're also in short traveling distance to many great cardiac docs/hospitals in... Read more.

Jonathan Kissane

4 years ago (May 20, 2022)

Many thanks for your comments. I've been scrubbing the internet and found the US News rating. I'm fortunate to be so close to Johns Hopkins. I have my first consultation on Wednesday.

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