SatoriFround
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Hello!
I am a 50 year old male with aortic stenosis and Pectus Excavatum (PEX) I found out 18 months ago, and at that time it was moderate. They also told me I have possible BAV although neither of the two echos I have had in that time frame can confirm due to the positioning of my heart in my chest caused by the PEX. My doctor just ordered a CT with contrast so I guess I will find out more after I am able to get that done.
With the memories I have of my PEX surgery when I was 7, I really don't want to get my chest cracked open again. It was the worst experience in my life and so painful. I understand intellectually they are two completely different surgeries, but it was BAD. With my PEX surgery cracked open my chest and put the metal bar in. I am not sure exactly which procedure I had, but it wasn't like what they do today. It was the worst pain of my life and lasted a long time. I am beginning to understand the mechanical valve is the better option, as opposed to the minimally invasive option, but am still having a hard time with it. Of course, the doctor hasn't even told me my options yet, so I am getting ahead of myself. I haven't even spoken with my cardiologist since the last echo. This is based on reading the results from MyChart. LOL This is the summary of my latest echo:
I am a 50 year old male with aortic stenosis and Pectus Excavatum (PEX) I found out 18 months ago, and at that time it was moderate. They also told me I have possible BAV although neither of the two echos I have had in that time frame can confirm due to the positioning of my heart in my chest caused by the PEX. My doctor just ordered a CT with contrast so I guess I will find out more after I am able to get that done.
With the memories I have of my PEX surgery when I was 7, I really don't want to get my chest cracked open again. It was the worst experience in my life and so painful. I understand intellectually they are two completely different surgeries, but it was BAD. With my PEX surgery cracked open my chest and put the metal bar in. I am not sure exactly which procedure I had, but it wasn't like what they do today. It was the worst pain of my life and lasted a long time. I am beginning to understand the mechanical valve is the better option, as opposed to the minimally invasive option, but am still having a hard time with it. Of course, the doctor hasn't even told me my options yet, so I am getting ahead of myself. I haven't even spoken with my cardiologist since the last echo. This is based on reading the results from MyChart. LOL This is the summary of my latest echo:
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