Heart Valve Disease
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Newly diagnosed with Bicuspid Aortic Valve and LVH
I had few episodes of palpitations and chest discomfort few weeks ago and with this I had rushed to have a Cardiologist visit in the British ****** Islands (currently residing). He had me on an ECG and 2D Echo/doppler study. Results are a
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life is unpredictable
On March of this year I went down a hill with my dog. After a lot of tests they found that I had a right tibia plateau fracture and broke bones in my left hand. They wanted to do emergency surgery. But, because of my aortic stenosis and all that valve...
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Edwards Inspirus Resilia Aortic Valve
I had aortic valve repair with the relatively-new Edwards Inspirus Resilia Aortic Valve. I felt it was the right choice for me. I encourage others to look into that valve since I felt it was a good choice. Each person needs to decide for herself or himself. You...
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MVP Specialist in midwest
Hello! I have MItral Valve Prolapse and am looking for a specialist in the Midwest. I will travel farther, but would prefer that area. I'm having a hard time finding a dr who takes me seriously. Thank you.
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New Sharp, Poking, Tearing Pain
I had mitral valve repair in June 2020. I was healing on track with no pain for several months now. However, sadly I just lost both parents to Covid-19 this month. I came to Toronto to be near them and care for my sister who also had Covid. I have had...
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TOF valve replacement
Had my yearly echo on heart from surgery I had in 2019 January of heart valve replacement I have the pig or cow valve I believe I should have asked my doctor but I forgot,when they told me the said this valve should last for a while as I'm an adult...
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Has anyone experienced depression and anxiety when taking Warfarin?
Has anyone using Warfarin experienced an increased level of depression and anxiety? I had an On-X artificial heart valve implanted in me 3 months ago. Required to take Warfarin (lower dose than people who have other and/or older artificial heart valves)....
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Possible Aortic Stenosis
Last year my 67 year old sister died during surgery to replace her aortic valve. They were unable to get her heart started again after the surgery. Apparently she had damage that didn't show up on any of the pre-op tests. When she was first diagnosed,...
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Heart bpm
I had open heart surgery to replace my mitral valve 14 months ago. I was lucky to have my surgery right before Covid got bad. But unfortunately the cardiac physical therapy I was supposed to was never done because the place closed for Covid. I eventually...
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What do I do Now?
A few weeks ago I shared my story of my previous doctor's not telling me the truth. Yesterday I saw a cardiologist. He said that I am too young to have Aortic Valve problems, that he feels I have congential heart disease. That I may need some kind...
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