Hoping this is the right place to post! Last week at a check up, my doctor told me that it sounded like I had developed a heart murmur. I had my echo and ...Read more
Hoping this is the right place to post! Last week at a check up, my doctor told me that it sounded like I had developed a heart murmur. I had my echo and it came back that I have mild aortic stenosis. I immediately began an online search to learn everything I could about this issue. After reading scary stories and fearing that I might not get to watch my son grow, I came upon this gem. Reading your stories has made me realize that I can deal with whatever this journey brings me.
Subhash Chandel Welcome to the site Rachel. Though I am not a doctor, doctors may not suggest surgery for "mild sten ... Read more
Subhash Chandel Welcome to the site Rachel. Though I am not a doctor, doctors may not suggest surgery for "mild stenosis" unless it becomes severe. Do followup with the doctors.
Tom Everson Hi It is great to have a great attitude . Mild Stenosis ( to me ) says you may have a problem down th ... Read more
Tom Everson Hi It is great to have a great attitude . Mild Stenosis ( to me ) says you may have a problem down the road . Just keep on seeing your doctor and relax and enjoy your family
Rachel Elrod Price Thank you for your kind replies! Google can be a scary and useless tool especially when I have health ... Read more
Rachel Elrod Price Thank you for your kind replies! Google can be a scary and useless tool especially when I have health anxiety. I have read several stories on here. Some brave and tough people!!!!
Rose Madura Hi Rachel and welcome. I had a murmur since I was 7 years old. I didn't have surgery until I was 59. ... Read more
Rose Madura Hi Rachel and welcome. I had a murmur since I was 7 years old. I didn't have surgery until I was 59. Five years later, I'm doing fine. You'll be monitored, most likely on an annual basis. It's good to know in advance. Godspeed.
Rachel Elrod Price Thank you Rose! Did they categorize your stenosis when you were a child?
Rose Madura That, I can't remember. I just remember being in the cardiologist office with Mom and Dad and being t ... Read more
Rose Madura That, I can't remember. I just remember being in the cardiologist office with Mom and Dad and being told I'd need open heart surgery someday. That was before they routinely did them. But I had to see a cardiologist every year since then so it was watched closely.
Rachel Elrod Price Rose, how scary for you and your parents! Glad that you are doing great 5 years after surgery!!!
Klara Čičić Hi Rachel, you are in the right place to alleviate your anxiety! We are here for you. Keep reading st ... Read more
Klara Čičić Hi Rachel, you are in the right place to alleviate your anxiety! We are here for you. Keep reading stories from this wonderful people and keep informing yourself through this site! Everything you need is here. You will be fine!
Last week at a check up, my doctor told me that it sounded like I had developed a heart murmur. I had my echo and ...Read more
Last week at a check up, my doctor told me that it sounded like I had developed a heart murmur. I had my echo and it came back that I have mild aortic stenosis.
I immediately began an online search to learn everything I could about this issue. After reading scary stories and fearing that I might not get to watch my son grow, I came upon this gem. Reading your stories has made me realize that I can deal with whatever this journey brings me.