Thank you for your response, Rosemary. I have been very pleased with the aftercare I’ve received for my liver transplant. I had a very good relationship with my nurse coordinator, who recently had a tragedy in her family and chose to retire. A permanent replacement for her has not been made, so I’m a little bit in limbo as to who I would consult with about my TAVR concerns. I have a nurse who will answer my routine questions, but I know because she is filling in until a replacement is made, that she’s probably overworked. When I was in the hospital after the stroke I suffered after the CATH procedure, my liver team was consulted as to my medications. After I have the angiogram and meet with the surgeon to get all the details of what may lie ahead, I’ll reach out to my liver team for any comments. Up until now, my main concern has been what the effect the contrast dye used in testing will have on my kidneys, which are compromised.

I am following the transplant discussion group.

While I’m very concerned and anxious about what lies ahead, I do know that I’m blessed to be able to rely on Mayo Clinic for my care!

Karen