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I definitely agree with you- a wonderful result of the TAVR procedure.
I realized before the procedure that if I don’t have it I won’t live very long.
I am a open heart recipient of a aeortic valve replacement along with ascending and descending aorta veins. My background was severe aeortic stensos along with a 3.8 cm buble in vein. TAVR was not an option for me so I had to have open heart surgery. So what valve did I go with well bovine valve lasts 5 to 15 years then they have to open you back up or mechanical valve good for a lifetime but your on blood thinners. I choose the mechanical valve so I will only be opened once unfortunately am learning about all the down sides of taking warfarin as a blood thinner. I reccomend Dr V at mayo Rochester. Good luck hope this helps
I have both mitral and aortic valve disease. Mitral is still in the mild stage and aortic is now in the mild to moderate and causing symptoms. Can the aortic be replaced at this stage or does it need to be sever to do the repair
I have both mitral and aortic valve disease. Mitral is still in the mild stage and aortic is now in the mild to moderate and causing symptoms. Can the aortic be replaced at this stage or does it need to be sever to do the repair
Hello @myhearthealth24 and welcome to Mayo Connect. You are asking good questions. These are questions that I've asked more than once.
I have moderate aortic regurgitation and stenosis from a case of Rheumatic Fever as a pre-teen. So, I've seen lots of cardiologists over the years. So far, my ejection fraction is still fairly strong (over 60%) so nobody is recommending valve replacement at this time.
Here is another discussion on this topic, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/atrial-valve-repairreplacement-info-please/
I do have symptoms, though, caused by diastolic dysfunction (DD) which is a mild form of heart failure. One cardiologist explained that with DD when the heart is supposed to relax, it stays stiff. So, I get exceptionally fatigued with exercise. However, there is no swelling of my lower extremities, so there is no urgency for surgery to replace or repair the valve at this time.
You say you are having symptoms. What kind of symptoms are you having? Do you know what your ejection fraction is? (It would be listed on an echocardiogram report.) What is your cardiologist saying about surgery at this time?
Hello @myhearthealth24 and welcome to Mayo Connect. You are asking good questions. These are questions that I've asked more than once.
I have moderate aortic regurgitation and stenosis from a case of Rheumatic Fever as a pre-teen. So, I've seen lots of cardiologists over the years. So far, my ejection fraction is still fairly strong (over 60%) so nobody is recommending valve replacement at this time.
Here is another discussion on this topic, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/atrial-valve-repairreplacement-info-please/
I do have symptoms, though, caused by diastolic dysfunction (DD) which is a mild form of heart failure. One cardiologist explained that with DD when the heart is supposed to relax, it stays stiff. So, I get exceptionally fatigued with exercise. However, there is no swelling of my lower extremities, so there is no urgency for surgery to replace or repair the valve at this time.
You say you are having symptoms. What kind of symptoms are you having? Do you know what your ejection fraction is? (It would be listed on an echocardiogram report.) What is your cardiologist saying about surgery at this time?
Hello, my ejection fraction is 76 which I understand is very good. My systoms are palpitations, short of breath, fatigue from just changing the sheets on my bed as an example. My blood pressure drops after lunch to for example 117/61/55 and I get dizzy and just want to go to sleep.
Hello, my ejection fraction is 76 which I understand is very good. My systoms are palpitations, short of breath, fatigue from just changing the sheets on my bed as an example. My blood pressure drops after lunch to for example 117/61/55 and I get dizzy and just want to go to sleep.
@myhearthealth24,
I can understand why those symptoms are bothersome to you. Are you taking medications for any of these symptoms? What does your cardiologist say about replacing or repairing the valve(s) at this time?
@myhearthealth24,
I can understand why those symptoms are bothersome to you. Are you taking medications for any of these symptoms? What does your cardiologist say about replacing or repairing the valve(s) at this time?
I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you keep me posted on how you are doing and will you let me know when you get an appointment for a second opinion?
I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you keep me posted on how you are doing and will you let me know when you get an appointment for a second opinion?
I’ve had mild aortic stenosis for years. It’s now progressed to moderate. Is there an average length of time before it’s severe? Is there anything I can do to forestall that?
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I definitely agree with you- a wonderful result of the TAVR procedure.
I realized before the procedure that if I don’t have it I won’t live very long.
I am a open heart recipient of a aeortic valve replacement along with ascending and descending aorta veins. My background was severe aeortic stensos along with a 3.8 cm buble in vein. TAVR was not an option for me so I had to have open heart surgery. So what valve did I go with well bovine valve lasts 5 to 15 years then they have to open you back up or mechanical valve good for a lifetime but your on blood thinners. I choose the mechanical valve so I will only be opened once unfortunately am learning about all the down sides of taking warfarin as a blood thinner. I reccomend Dr V at mayo Rochester. Good luck hope this helps
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1 ReactionI have both mitral and aortic valve disease. Mitral is still in the mild stage and aortic is now in the mild to moderate and causing symptoms. Can the aortic be replaced at this stage or does it need to be sever to do the repair
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1 ReactionHello @myhearthealth24 and welcome to Mayo Connect. You are asking good questions. These are questions that I've asked more than once.
I have moderate aortic regurgitation and stenosis from a case of Rheumatic Fever as a pre-teen. So, I've seen lots of cardiologists over the years. So far, my ejection fraction is still fairly strong (over 60%) so nobody is recommending valve replacement at this time.
Here is another discussion on this topic,
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/atrial-valve-repairreplacement-info-please/
I do have symptoms, though, caused by diastolic dysfunction (DD) which is a mild form of heart failure. One cardiologist explained that with DD when the heart is supposed to relax, it stays stiff. So, I get exceptionally fatigued with exercise. However, there is no swelling of my lower extremities, so there is no urgency for surgery to replace or repair the valve at this time.
You say you are having symptoms. What kind of symptoms are you having? Do you know what your ejection fraction is? (It would be listed on an echocardiogram report.) What is your cardiologist saying about surgery at this time?
Hello, my ejection fraction is 76 which I understand is very good. My systoms are palpitations, short of breath, fatigue from just changing the sheets on my bed as an example. My blood pressure drops after lunch to for example 117/61/55 and I get dizzy and just want to go to sleep.
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2 Reactions@myhearthealth24,
I can understand why those symptoms are bothersome to you. Are you taking medications for any of these symptoms? What does your cardiologist say about replacing or repairing the valve(s) at this time?
I am on Diltiazem and Ranolanzine. Doctor is saying one day at a time. Getting ready to get a second opinion
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1 ReactionA second opinion is always a good idea, @myhearthealth24.
I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you keep me posted on how you are doing and will you let me know when you get an appointment for a second opinion?
After writing to a complete stranger, it made me realize I really do need a second opinion. Thanks for listening
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1 ReactionI’ve had mild aortic stenosis for years. It’s now progressed to moderate. Is there an average length of time before it’s severe? Is there anything I can do to forestall that?