Lorraine's Journal

Was wondering if anyone had really high BP before their procedure and then wonderful BP after procedure? It happened to me after my TAVR last Oct. I take the same medications now but guess the aortic valve stenosis wouldn't let the pills do their thing before TAVR.

Had TAVR 10/1 and leg cramps were terrible after. Had ultrasound of legs and circulation good. Then. THURS eve, I fainted and woke as soon as I hit the floor. Laid down and took my blood pressure cuz I felt weak. Real low and pulse rate was 33. I tried to rest awhile and took it again and it went down to 31 so I called the paramedics. They did an EKG and when we got to the emergency room they were talking about 3rd degree heart block. They put in a temporary pacemaker that evening in the groin and implanted one permanently the next day. I know what the risks are from TAVR and the percentage of people who get them is very low but it was one I hadn't counted on. The issue I have at this moment is my legs still hurt and wondering if anybody has muscle pain in the back of their legs from a medication they're on. I've been off Lipitor for a week and the pain/tingling has not gotten better.

And if the doctor does not call back today I'm going to have to make an important decision consider going back to the hospital ER. I don't live alone and have a 15 year old companion Animal who has severe anemia and hisdays are numbered. I feel a lot worse than when I went in before this with leg pain and heart beating in my ears and body which are new and disturbing. . I've read about some of the heart pumping issues people have had but it didn't look like it was only from a tavr procedure

Just wondering if anyone had leg pain after TAVR? Mine was 10/1 and I strolled the halls some for three days expecting not to feel too strong. Came home yesterday and kinda surprised at the amount of pain/stiffness still in both legs. Have walked more today than since 10/2 but doesn't seem to help. Would like to know about others before I go see my follow-up doctors.

My TAVR is set for Thurs. I just got pre-op date yesterday. Nobody has asked me what type of valve I am choosing. Do they do that at pre-op? I'm a bit surprised my surgeon didn't ask when I saw him 2 months ago

report from 3 days ago. Blood Thinners and CBD Oil. I have come across information and alleged studies which state that CBD oil inhibits the effectiveness of Plavix. Has anyone been made aware of this interaction and/or any reliable information on these two together or with any other blood thinners?? I have asked two doctors and one nurse and no-one seems to know about it. There are tests mentioned to measure the P2Y12 which the inhibitor drugs are alleged to affect but even my cardiologist nurse told me there was no such test. Hoping to get an answer as I've been on Plavix for 2 months after stent put in and its important to know if its working.

Blood Thinners and CBD Oil. I have come across information and alleged studies which state that CBD oil inhibits the effectiveness of Plavix. Has anyone been made aware of this interaction and/or any reliable information on these two together or with any other blood thinners??

Hi everyone, 3 years ago I had an Echocardiogram and no alarms were set off so I thought all was well. Did not like the Cardiologist so changed. 2020 I had another echo and Doc referred me for a TEE. That showed stenosis so had an angiogram during which they inserted a stent and confirmed my stenosis needed correcting. Been thru 4 more hours of tests and surgeon and I met. After reviewing my tests with colleagues, he recommended TAVR at my age (74). I have no symptoms but a tiny bit more tired which I thought was just age creeping up. Was hoping TAVR was an option and I was convinced I would do it until he said if there was a glitch, he would have to do emergency SAVR. I'm just wondering if anyone else was warned about this possibility? I understand there are risks with all procedures but the mention of emergency surgery scared me. He's done 80 TAVR's and only 2 had glitches that resulted in SAVR. I forgot to ask if they were bicuspid valves like mine and will call his office. Joined this site after watching a few videos and wanted to post to see if there are any more questions I should ask. Thank you all.

new member having trouble posting so I tried it this way. A Journal posted on August 8, 2020 Hi everyone, 3 years ago I had an Echocardiogram and no alarms were set off so I thought all was well. Did not like the Cardiologist so changed. 2020 I had another echo and Doc referred me for a TEE. That showed stenosis so had an angiogram during which they inserted a stent and confirmed my stenosis needed correcting. Been thru 4 more hours of tests and surgeon and I met. After reviewing my tests with colleagues, he recommended TAVR at my age (74). I have no symptoms but a tiny bit more tired which I thought was just age creeping up. Was hoping TAVR was an option and I was convinced I would do it until he said if there was a" glitch", he would have to do emergency surgery. He showed me the scar would be 3-4 inches long so its not a full sternotomy. I'm just wondering if anyone else was warned about this possibility and its normal for surgeons to point this out. I understand there are risks with all procedures but the mention of emergency surgery scared me. He's done 80 TAVR's and only 2 had glitches that resulted in SAVR. I forgot to ask if they were bicuspid valves like mine and will call his office. Thank you all.

Hi everyone, 3 years ago I had an Echocardiogram and no alarms were set off so I thought all was well. Did not like the Cardiologist so changed. 2020 I had another echo and Doc referred me for a TEE. That showed stenosis so had an angiogram during which they inserted a stent and confirmed my stenosis needed correcting. Been thru 4 more hours of tests and surgeon and I met. After reviewing my tests with colleagues, he recommended TAVR at my age (74). I have no symptoms but a tiny bit more tired which I thought was just age creeping up. Was hoping TAVR was an option and I was convinced I would do it until he said if there was a glitch, he would have to do emergency SAVR. I'm just wondering if anyone else was warned about this possibility? I understand there are risks with all procedures but the mention of emergency surgery scared me. He's done 80 TAVR's and only 2 had glitches that resulted in SAVR. I forgot to ask if they were bicuspid valves like mine and will call his office. Joined this site after watching a few videos and wanted to post to see if there are any more questions I should ask. Thank you all.