Aortic Stenosis, Joined October 10, 2014
Aortic Stenosis
Joined October 10, 2014
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Dr. Duc Thinh Pham is a leading cardiac surgeon at Northwestern Medicine who has performed over 4,000 cardiac surgeries including more than 1,000 heart valve repair and replacement procedures.
I, too, had two children without knowing about my bicuspid valve. I also have mild asthma, so even though I had been having shortness of breath and chest heaviness for a long time, I thought my asthma was just getting worse. I had also started having occasional lightheaded spells. But, I actually found out about my BAV when I went for a consultation to get my first routine colonoscopy. My doctor heard my murmur and sent me to have a echo before he would do anything. I still haven't had that colonoscopy. :-)
I had my valve replaced with a bovine tissue valve and I also got an aortic root enlargement with a Dacron patch. I could tell a difference the first time I walked, while in ICU. It has been amazing! I will keep you in my prayers for everything to go smoothly and if I can help, just let me know. God bless you, heart sister!
Thank you! Blessings!
The stove is burning and the coffee is on and you are always welcome!!
Be well.
So, for those who are still waiting for your surgery know that you too will be posting here soon about your one year anniversary!
One thing I did for my 1 year was to send my surgeon a "Thank You" card. This is something I pan on doing as long as he is still doing surgeries.
God bless you all & be assured that I keep you all in my prayers daily.
Onward & Upward -- John