I have a connective tissue disease which caused me to have 3 Chronic Aorta dissections and a aorta heart valve replacement. My cardiologist did not tell me ...Read more
I have a connective tissue disease which caused me to have 3 Chronic Aorta dissections and a aorta heart valve replacement. My cardiologist did not tell me in 2016 my mitral valve has. The moderate regeratation.
Next was in 2019 . It was worse but I did not know . 2020 was severe then my doctor saw no reason to be alarmed. My lower legs ached terribly last year I asked for an echo. I got one it said tricuspid and mitral valve in severity class. Still my doctor did not discuss with me..I have serious internal non stop bleeding even if I hold the warfarin 7 days. Had colonoscopy 2008. 30 days and surgery. 2016. Coniscopy in Houston started hemorrhaging the held warfarin could not stop bleed 2.5 weeks at MD Anderson. I had several transfusions.o don't know where to go to get help or if I can be helped. My grand daughter in law is an interventional CARDIOLOGIST but we are in Ms. She's at Vanderbilt . Any suggestions. I want to live thanks 1m 78 years old
Grace Mason Hi Judee, I'm sorry you are struggling. Have you tried contacting Cleveland Clinic for an evaluation?
Marie Myers Do you have any relatives or friends who can accompany you to your doctor visits to help you?
Rose Madura What about a 2nd opinion? I agree with Marie to take someone with you if you can. Have an extra set o ... Read more
Rose Madura What about a 2nd opinion? I agree with Marie to take someone with you if you can. Have an extra set of ears at the cardiologist always helps. Write down questions before you go and take the list with you.
Ana Brusso Do you have a teaching hospital nearby? Find a new doctor or cardiologist. How you can have two valve ... Read more
Ana Brusso Do you have a teaching hospital nearby? Find a new doctor or cardiologist. How you can have two valve in a severity class and you didn’t have an intervention? Can you have someone in your family help you find a new doctor to do an evaluation. Can you travel to Vanderbilt? Hope you find help soon. Keep us posted. God bless you
I am from: Ocean springs, Ms.
My surgery date is: January 2, 2002
Next was in 2019 . It was worse but I did not know . 2020 was severe then my doctor saw no reason to be alarmed. My lower legs ached terribly last year I asked for an echo. I got one it said tricuspid and mitral valve in severity class. Still my doctor did not discuss with me..I have serious internal non stop bleeding even if I hold the warfarin 7 days. Had colonoscopy 2008. 30 days and surgery. 2016. Coniscopy in Houston started hemorrhaging the held warfarin could not stop bleed 2.5 weeks at MD Anderson. I had several transfusions.o don't know where to go to get help or if I can be helped. My grand daughter in law is an interventional CARDIOLOGIST but we are in Ms. She's at Vanderbilt . Any suggestions. I want to live thanks 1m 78 years old
I'm sorry you are struggling. Have you tried contacting Cleveland Clinic for an evaluation?