Anyone have this non operable problem according to doctors and tests.its called aortic stenosis
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I think it's best if I stay out of this loop. I'm not sure why this might be helpful. I understand and have empathy for all of you who have heart valve issues. Everyone is different and their heart valve are too. We feel best with what the team of cardiologists, surgeon and our NP is doing and their process. My husband is being entered in the Registry with the FDA. All is progressing. I really do wish you the best with your journey!
Ok, I have never had anything done in 63 years. I still have my tonsils! So, out of the blue I have been told I need to have my aorta replaced. I am not nervous right now. Am in great hands with my surgeon. He says I'm tall, thin and my heart is in great shape, except for the aorta thing. I am a teacher and really not liking being away from my students for a whole month. My dr. said he is going in from the side as my sternum is so big he doesn't need all that space and won't have to go thru my chest. So, everything is very positive. The surgery is scheduled for January 6. I'm sure my nerves will start working on me as the date gets closer. Any advice on staying positive will be greatly appreciated. Thank you sincerely.
@janek2jan1
I had a TAVR because I was too high risk for open heart surgery. I was born with a bicuspid valve and had it replaced with a tissue valve which failed after 4 years and had a TAVR inside the prosthetic valve because I was too high risk for surgery.