Aortic Stenosis, Joined September 13, 2017
Aortic Stenosis
Joined September 13, 2017
Andrew says, "Me and my better half..."
Erik says, "Closing in on June 17 surgery date, getting blood ..."
Cathy says, "Got the call last Friday 5/13 got my surgical date ..."
Dr. Gerdisch is a heart valve expert having performed over 4,000 heart valve repair and replacement operations during his 25+ year career as a cardiac surgeon.
I had TAVR two weeks ago. I had a work up with my local Structural Heart Team(CTs, carotid US ... Read more
I had TAVR two weeks ago. I had a work up with my local Structural Heart Team(CTs, carotid US, PFT, angiogram, echo, blood work). I met with the interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeon as part of the process. I was very symptomatic but ended up having only severe AS (I’ve had a heart murmur for many years). They recommended TAVR with a large valve for future valve in valve. It all happened in less than 2 months with problems with Covid -19 and insurance issues. I feel great now and I was in the hospital overnight. I’ve been walking 4 + miles a day for the past week.