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Having aorta valve replacement: I’m scared
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Jun 14, 2023 | Replies (46)Comment receiving replies
What type of replacement are you having TOVA OR SURGICAL. I am 92 and had a TOVA approximately 2 years ago. It was a "piece of cake". One day in the hospital and then home. They put a catheter in my wrist to do the initial investigation to determine whether I was a good candidate, and then the main catheter went up my leg. No external "chest cracking", no pain (minimal anesthetic). If you do not have the TOVA available where you liive check with Mayo or whatever major hospital is in your area. I was fortunate we have a surgeon who is exceptionally qualified to do these surgeries. His name is Dr. Nandish, Enloe Hospital, Chico, California 95926.
Gina5009
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Gina,
I am glad to hear about your positive experience with TAVR. My TAVR procedure went well also. I actually saw a cardiologist at Mayo in Scottsdale in late 2018. Since I now live in San Diego, the best place was Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. I even drove back to San Diego by myself on the third day. I am only 65 years old, so I think it was easier for me to recuperate. But I am taking one day at a time.
Ray