Tom's Journal

I’ll be going to KU Medical Center for a CT Scan and Carotid Scan on October 19. I’ll also have an initial consult with my surgeon. On November 1, I return for a lung-function evaluation and angiogram (plus stints and/or angioplasty, if indicated). Following those test/procedures, we’ll know whether I require open-heart surgery or can have TAVR. 

Still no symptoms, which seems to pleasantly surprise everyone (including me!). Trying to get my 10K steps in most days, as I’ve been told to stay active in advance of surgery.

I’m pretty much in isolation at home, as I was exposed to Covid last Sunday. No symptoms yet, so I’m hoping I dodged that one. I was going to get a Covid booster and flu shot, but that’s on hold now until we’re sure I’m not Covid positive. If I do test positive, I’m advised to wait at least 30 days for vaccines. More waiting for Mr. Impatient.


I’m so ready to have a plan.

Hello. I was diagnosed with Critical Aortic Stenosis this week. Totally shocked. My family doc discovered a murmur during my yearly physical and sent me for an Echo. My first cardiologist appointment is tomorrow afternoon. I’m happy to have discovered this site.