I will be having a TAVR procedure done on November 5th in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I was diagnosed with aortic stenosis in January and have gone through all ...Read more
I will be having a TAVR procedure done on November 5th in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I was diagnosed with aortic stenosis in January and have gone through all the tests during the summer. I would appreciate hearing about other’s experiences with TAVR. This is my first post!
Rose Madura My aunt was 75 when she had one of the first TAVR procedures in her county. She had to get special p ... Read more
Rose Madura My aunt was 75 when she had one of the first TAVR procedures in her county. She had to get special permission from Medicare. She is 80 now and doing great. She said it waa a piece of cake compared to her open heart surgery years prior. I'm sure others will post. God bless you. Keep u posted.
Marie Myers A good friend had TAVR at age 97 and it relieved her chest pain and shortness of breath immediately. ... Read more
Marie Myers A good friend had TAVR at age 97 and it relieved her chest pain and shortness of breath immediately. She was in the hospital for 3days, mostly due to her age, but was discharged back to her own home. She went on to celebrate her 100th birthday in much better heart health.
Debbie Kelly I had TAVR last year, at age, 61 and was classified as low risk. Watching my mother go through open- ... Read more
Debbie Kelly I had TAVR last year, at age, 61 and was classified as low risk. Watching my mother go through open-heart surgery for her valve replacement made my procedure a piece of cake. I experienced pain the evening of my surgery in my left groin area, and after taking a pain pill, all was well after that. The other groin never hurt me, and I think that is the one that they used for the valve. I know that I will be able to have TAVR again when the time comes, and may even a third time. There was hardly no recovery time for me; although, I did take it easy a few days, afterwards.
I wish you the best!
Mark Haden Debbie Kelly, did your doctor say you were too young and healthy for TAVR? I know the controversy is ... Read more
Mark Haden Debbie Kelly, did your doctor say you were too young and healthy for TAVR? I know the controversy is how long the valve will last. What kind of discussions did you have with your doctors?
I wish you the best!