Got my annual echo results back! I think all looks good as key markers haven’t changed (ejection fraction/ regurgitation grade/ AA size) but there’s a bunch ...Read more
Got my annual echo results back! I think all looks good as key markers haven’t changed (ejection fraction/ regurgitation grade/ AA size) but there’s a bunch of new “jazz” under my aortic value comments. Ie: minimal stenosis diastolic flow reversal in the thoracic descending aorta, which is consistent with severe aortic regurgitation. Aortic valve gradient is early peaking. etc
seeing cardiologist Tuesday and hoping these results are good and I have bought myself another year ? Annual in 1 more year. Any opions on the extra “jazz”
Marie Myers The bottom line indicates things haven’t changed much. Let us know what the cardiologist says. Hope ... Read more
Marie Myers The bottom line indicates things haven’t changed much. Let us know what the cardiologist says. Hopefully you get another year of watching and waiting…
Steven Methot I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, but there are a few things that would stick out to me. B ... Read more
Steven Methot I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, but there are a few things that would stick out to me. Best wait until you speak with your doc.
Richard Munson I think you should play one on tv. I’d watch it. “ Dr. Steve, the valve man. “. On call and on ... Read more
Richard Munson I think you should play one on tv. I’d watch it. “ Dr. Steve, the valve man. “. On call and on the ball.
Robert Miller I wouldn't share medical histories on the internet... In any case, it looks like there is considerate ... Read more
Robert Miller I wouldn't share medical histories on the internet... In any case, it looks like there is considerate regurgitation so discuss with with your cardiologist. It seems stable, though. Your EF seems good, too.
Ana Brusso Robert, you are so smart, I agree with you. Richard lol with you about Steven, and agree with you.
Kym Tuscano Thank you all! good point on not sharing -will delete
Hi! I know dr Steltzer is the GOAT of Ross (I have met with him and had a great experience)
How many Ross has he performed vs others? I know he is in ...Read more
Hi! I know dr Steltzer is the GOAT of Ross (I have met with him and had a great experience)
How many Ross has he performed vs others? I know he is in the high 700s.
Also curious how many Ross with the added bonus of an aneurysm repair ? Seem fairly common
Timothy Andre Hi Kym, I was Dr. Stelzers #778 Ross Procedure patient (4/6/22) and also had an ascending aorta dacr... Read more
Timothy Andre Hi Kym, I was Dr. Stelzers #778 Ross Procedure patient (4/6/22) and also had an ascending aorta dacron graft. He is an amazing person and surgeon. I feel blessed to have had him work on my heart. I believe Dr. El Hamamsey is in the 500's. There are other "Ross" specialists that have performed on members of this group but I am not sure what their numbers are. Maybe they will chime in here. God bless you on your heart journey.
Andrew Dial Hi Kym, I too had the Ross with ascending aorta Dacron graft . From what I’ve heard and read, Dr St ... Read more
Andrew Dial Hi Kym, I too had the Ross with ascending aorta Dacron graft . From what I’ve heard and read, Dr Stelzer is the GOAT. I had mine done at University of Washington by Christopher Burke. His Ross program is now the leading program on the west coast. They have a fantastic program there, and he does absolutely amazing work.
Kym Tuscano Thank you both! I'm fully committed to dr steltzer and team . More curious . There's confidence in n... Read more
Kym Tuscano Thank you both! I'm fully committed to dr steltzer and team . More curious . There's confidence in numbers for me. I'm heading in 11/17 for my annual check . Last check regurgitation was steady at moderate to severe. And AA was unchanged from year prior at 4.8 so fingers crossed this years is same and I buy myself one more year!!!
thanks again to you both for sharing / commenting!
seeing cardiologist Tuesday and hoping these results are good and I have bought myself another year ? Annual in 1 more year.
Any opions on the extra “jazz”
good point on not sharing -will delete