Janet Gaffney
9 months ago (November 6, 2025)
You will get there; sending good thoughts your way.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis
Member Since: September 5, 2025
Member Since: September 5, 2025
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Michael John Smith posted an update
9 months ago (November 5, 2025)
Finally heard from my cardiologist yesterday and am in the process of getting more tests sheduled for the coming month or two. Still not anywhere near close to getting a date for any particular type of operation, but thankfully getting closer.
Harry Neumann
9 months ago (November 6, 2025)
Good positive vibes your way.... 👍
Michael John Smith posted an update
11 months ago (September 23, 2025)
It will be three weeks tomorrow since I had my echocardiogram diagnosing me with severe aortic stenosis requiring intervention, and I am still waiting to hear from my cardiologist.
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Rose Madura reacted to this
11 months ago (September 23, 2025)
You are your number one health care advocate. The old days are over. Thats too long. Insist on answers or find a new one. You can transfer echos to other doctors. Another opinion is not a bad idea anyway. Rose on this site will echo this, no pun intended. Good... Read more.
11 months ago (September 23, 2025)
Just noticed you are from europe and i am from usa so i am not familiar with your options. Good luck anyway.
11 months ago (September 23, 2025)
Yes, I agree with Richard. However, I'm reading online that Slovenia has a shortage of specialists.
11 months ago (September 23, 2025)
Probably why one slovenia member had hers done in germany. And there are those that want our system like theirs. No thank you.
11 months ago (September 23, 2025)
Agree with that too!
11 months ago (September 24, 2025)
Things can be a little slow in Slovenia but usually they are sped up if they are considered serious enough. I still have faith in my cardiologist anyway and am resigned to waiting a little longer knowing that he has many patients.
11 months ago (September 24, 2025)
You are more patient than i am but thats what makes us all different.
Michael John Smith posted an update
11 months ago (September 13, 2025)
I have been dignosed with serious aortic stenosis and a mildly leaky mitral valve, and am now waiting for an appointment to see my cardiologist for a full explanation of my echocardiogram and further recommendations/instructions.
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Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this
11 months ago (September 13, 2025)
Welcome to the club that no one really wants to join!
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