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Update (bicuspid valve with severe AS): Had my stress test on 8/21 which went very well🙏. Yesterday was my follow up with cardiologist. Because I did ...Read more

Update (bicuspid valve with severe AS): Had my stress test on 8/21 which went very well🙏. Yesterday was my follow up with cardiologist. Because I did so well on my stress test and have remained asymptomatic, he would like to see me in three months. He emphasized that I MUST pay attention to my body & call him the moment anything changes. When I see him next, IF nothing has changed, they will do another TTE. In the meantime, I am trying to live my healthiest lifestyle (GP is coaching me!). I am very thankful that I am doing well but sometimes I get fearful of waiting for this to “get worse” and part of me just wants to have the inevitable surgery tomorrow. Trying to focus on the goodness of God 🙏.

Rose Madura Pam, keep in mind it's not always best to wait. Remember you are in the driver's seat. You may feel ... Read more

Rose Madura Pam, keep in mind it's not always best to wait. Remember you are in the driver's seat. You may feel better if you got a second opinion. Godspeed.

Rita Savelis It sounds like you are being followed closely. I was followed for 6 yrs before surgery. Cardiology vi ... Read more

Rita Savelis It sounds like you are being followed closely. I was followed for 6 yrs before surgery. Cardiology visits were every 3 months. When I developed symptoms (which not every patient does), it was still up to me to decide when to have surgery. Take care.

Valerie Allen Pam, aortic stenosis reaching severe is generally a marker. It’s great you are not having symptoms. ... Read more

Valerie Allen Pam, aortic stenosis reaching severe is generally a marker. It’s great you are not having symptoms. I used to see Dr Crook in Knoxville.

Pam Barnes Just wanted to thank you ladies for your words of wisdom & encouragement. I will certainly keep y ... Read more

Pam Barnes Just wanted to thank you ladies for your words of wisdom & encouragement. I will certainly keep you updated.

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Hi all! My name is Pam. I'm 61 y/o. 15 years ago I was diagnosed with a congenital bicuspid aortic valve. I am currently asymptomatic. However, the results ...Read more

Hi all! My name is Pam. I'm 61 y/o. 15 years ago I was diagnosed with a congenital bicuspid aortic valve. I am currently asymptomatic. However, the results of my recent echo this week have confirmed that I have now progressed to severe aortic stenosis and a valve replacement will most likely happen in the next 6-mos to a year. The next steps are several tests: stress test; TEE and; LHC. Procedure will be determined once all test data is collected. Looking forward to sharing my journey with this group. 😊

Rose Madura Welcome! Let us know if you have any questions.

Klara Čičić Dear Pam, welcome! You can do this. We are here for the support!

Kathy Ozio Welcome!

Pamela Gregory Hi Pam. I am Pam too! I had bicuspid aortic valve replaced last October at 55. Please reach out if y... Read more

Pamela Gregory Hi Pam. I am Pam too! I had bicuspid aortic valve replaced last October at 55. Please reach out if you have any questions. We will all do out best to answer to the best of out knowledge and ability

Valerie Allen Hi Pam - We are part time in W Knox. Hope you will read my story, maybe we can have a coffee or tea. ... Read more

Valerie Allen Hi Pam - We are part time in W Knox. Hope you will read my story, maybe we can have a coffee or tea. At any rate, welcome!

Richard Munson Wow, its a pam convention. I used to have a girlfriend in high school named pam. She must be 100 by n ... Read more

Richard Munson Wow, its a pam convention. I used to have a girlfriend in high school named pam. She must be 100 by now. Now all i see is the non stick spray can.