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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: November 24, 2018

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Tammy Thomas posted an update

7 years ago (November 24, 2018)

I think I would like to know how bad things have to get before surgery is done. I'm always dizzy, feel like I can't breathe, and it's making my anxiety worse. At my last visit the Dr said the dizziness wasn't even related to my valve problem. Super frustrated.

Lisa Guinan

Have you had an echocardiogram? My problem was my mitral valve. I didn't have any noticeable symptoms but my ventricle started to enlarge and my cardiologist said it was time for surgery. An echo will tell you how bad your regurgitation is and if there's any enlargement in your heart.

Tammy Thomas

Yes he said there really wasn't any change from last years echo.

Brian Havlin

Lisa is 100% right. Get an echocardiogram and a second opinion.

Debbie Moriarty

My cardiologist used to ask me at every visit if I was experiencing ANY dizziness at all!! And if I was having ANY difficulty breathing!! Those are two very important indicators, in my case anyway!! I would def get a 2nd opinion if you can. My cardiologist actually recommended surgery... Read more.

Michelle Jurkouich

I switched cardiologists this past fall because I felt my previous one wasn't listening to me. My new one is great. She listened and did more tests. Both her and the surgeon who did my Cath both agreed people will present differently. Some have symptoms earlier while others do not... Read more.

Anonymous

Hi Tammy, I too had to get three different opinions. The first one said I needed surgery even though I didn't present symptoms, the second said I wouldn't need surgery for another year or so and the third one said I needed it right away and he performed the Bentall... Read more.

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