Kimberly's Journal

Going tomorrow morning downtown Chicago, Northwestern, for an Echo stress test and see my cardiologist. Wish me luck :)
Sending good wishes and much love today to everyone!

Sooooo Happy to know Ana is doing well and am excited to know about her experience whe she is home! So much Love, Hugs and Blessings to all Here, as well as those that have not found this site as yet. I always tell every Dr. I speak to about this site and ask that they please let their patients know about it, as it can be so helpful to those of us struggling.

Hello, I have been reading a lot of patient stories and it helps me to stay positive about when it is my time for surgery. I just had my yearly echo in April and my tricuspid is now almost severe and my aneurytic aortic artery has gone from 3.9 to 4.1 in the past 2 years. I also have mild regurgitation in mitral valve and slightly enlarged right side of heart because of leakage. I do feel much more winded and have difficulty doing things I did not have such difficulty doing a year ago. I have decided to schedule an apt with a cardiac surgeon at Northwestern University Hospital, Dr. Malaisrie, who Adam has interviewed several times. I want to ask him what my options will be as well as at exactly what point I will become a candidate for surgery. I have read that mortality rate with early intervention with the tricuspid valve is much better, so would like to be sure I am not waiting too long. I would really appreciate anyone who has similar diagnosis to cotact me or communicate with me, so I do not feel so alone through this. Thank you to everyone, and especially Adam Pick for making this website and this community possible.