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    Accuracy - Echo vs MRI

    Hi Victoria, I am awaiting an MRI following an echo which shows my aortic root has dilated to 5cms and I am pretty sure the MRI will only confirm the echo results. I was working full time prior to having my AV replaced but just found the tiredness as my only symptom. The only thing I would...
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    post surgical complications and feelings (some may find images disturbing)

    Hopefully things are starting to be on the up for you now. It is totally unscientific but when you have been in the medical profession for some time you do just get a "feeling"" about somethings and hopefully this specialist"s experience is giving him this intuition. Anyway enough of my...
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    Wasn't expecting to be back here!

    Thinking of you and your family and sending best wishes for an onwards smooth recovery.
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    post surgical complications and feelings (some may find images disturbing)

    Hi Pellicle, You really are having a rough time not only with your wound infection but other issues in your life. It is really important to remember that not only does infection lower your general well-being but also life-events play an important part. If you cannot come here and share your...
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    Back Home

    Glad to hear of your post-op recovery and I think the rehab really helps to build your confidence and those around you who might still feel that you are trying to do to much........:cool:
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    post surgery update

    Excellent news. Onwards and upwards to a speedy recovery. :cool:
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    Life is awesome! You?

    In the rough at the moment. Since Xmas 2012 -father has had a stroke,I need my aortic root replacing and a very close aunt has breast cancer. On the plus side we are all this side of the sod so we cannot be too bad and once it stops snowing the daffodils will be dancing again.:cool:
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    Heart of the Sunrise- AVR in the Early Spring

    Wishing you all the best for March 18th. I wish we were as organised this side of the pond as to when we see cardiologist/surgeons etc. I haven't even got past the GP for my MRI yet! As a nurse of more than 25 years and having had OHS I can honestly say that those with a positive attitude and...
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    These are my symptoms, how long can I last before surgery is required?

    Hi reddwarf, I had my aortic valve replaced when I was 45 years old and I just remember an overwhelming feeling of tiredness and also poor concentration. I use to get alot of ectopic beats but was told that this was due to anxiety. I love it when you are told that there is something wrong with...
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    I did it!

    Well done. Onwards and upwards now but give yourself time to recover gently. So pleased for you.:cool:
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    A Brief Intro - Surgery Monday, March 11

    A brief Intro A brief Intro Good luck and a speedy recovery. Also thinking about your family as I think it is so hard looking from the outside in and feeling helpless at times. Look forward to seeing your news on the post -op page Adrienne:cool:
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    Wasn't expecting to be back here!

    Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.:cool:
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    First time out and about post surgery

    Hi Andrea, That certainly sounds some jaunt you took. Well done but remember to take things at a steady pace and don't wear youself out in these early days. Best wishes fr your future recovery.:cool:
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    Name and Rate Your Beta Blocker(s)

    I take bisoprolol 2.5mgs twice daily. Only problem being cold hands and thighs!:cool:
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    Wasn't expecting to be back here!

    Wishing you all the very best Cherie , but just wondered why they feel the need to do a dental clearance, Speedy recovery.:cool:
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    Hello?

    Hello, Sorry to hear you are so scared although having been told I need more surgery I feel the same all over again. I hope I can reassure you that the hospital part is so straight forward and I am sure that everyone involved in your care will be so reassuring. When you wake from surgery you...
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    Angina

    Thanks Greg, I have used the spray and it does seem to help but I am just feeling off at the moment. I was checked out in local hospital on Monday when the pain was really bad but perhaps I am just fighting a virus. Anyway just being sensible, taking it easy and will see Dr next week if things...
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    Needing Surgery Soon

    Hi Ron, I am a new visitor but second time around having had my aortic valve replaced 11/12 years ago but told last week that my aortic root now needs replacing and from what I have read it often comes as a complete unit. Why I am writing today is because my only child was 16 years old when I...
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    Angina

    Just wondered if anyone else is experiencing chest pain? I think I have angina but it is always difficult to explain a pain to others. I have been given a GTN spray which I have uses and I think helps but I also worry that it is pyschological and I should just get on and put it to the back of...
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    Will I need a new valve

    I have one called a Sorin Fitline 25mm which I have not seen on anyone else. Perhaps it is a European model used over here. Very best wishes for you surgery later this month:cool:
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