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Hello. Keep in mind that the TEE is a "procedure" and may be expensive since you are a cash customer. I had one done years ago when the Cardiologist needed to confirm my valve (uni or bi) but the surgeon never requested one. The surgeon preferred a cardio echo. I agree with others. Get it done...

That's great for you. Keep in mind that not everyone is a TAVR candidate (I wasn't). And TAVR was initially developed specifically for older people that would most likely not survive SAVR. It does not last as long which is not an issue for a 82 year old but definitely an issue for a 48 year old...

Loved that movie. And Clint was nasty at times, but he meant well and tried to do the right thing. Some of his nick names. Oh man. But he pulled it off.

Agreed. I declined to participate in that study and target INR of 2.5. I also got a 23mm and those were the exact descriptive words my surgeon used "it's bulky". I had my ascending aorta replaced with Dupont Dacron 7 years earlier at 52. And back then my surgeon said if you need a valve in the...

From my perspective, I did not find your response mean spirited. I found it to be objective, honest, and straight-forward. A response that I would also provide and expect to receive if I were looking for guidance and suggestions. Pretty ironic on your last sentence. My surgeon suggested the St...

Good luck! Great place with excellent surgeons and staff. I disagree with some of the earlier comments regarding food. Maybe improvements were made since they were there. I was there in Feb 2021 and thought it was really good. You are provided with a menu and can order anytime. Regardless of...

I recall ebay being the only place for that meter. Roche has a lock on it in the US. Coag Sense can be purchased thru Wilburn Medical. The bitter reality of US Healthcare.

Personally, I'd say you're fine. Skiing indicates your in good shape. 8 weeks after surgery you'll most likely feel totally normal except for the new scar reminders. Beach relaxation will be perfect. Look forward to it and enjoy.

Sorry my only point was that I hadn't heard of this option and it was never mentioned by anyone at the Cleveland Clinic. The only choices offered were on the valves.

I just did some quick searches and they all referred to abdominal not ascending. Personally, I wouldn't do it and would go with the proven tried and true Dupont Dacron tube. It will outlast you. Can the same be said about a stent? Doubtful. Looking back at your first post, it looks like you may...

The only fix that I've seen for AA aneurysm is the dacron graft. They replace the fragile skin with it. A stent is usually used to open clogged arteries. Different application. I don't see how a stent would help here. I'm not aware if it is a new application. Unless you are talking about a...

I liked it as well. I have friends in West Chester, Radnor and Phoenixville. So, I do visit from time to time. Phoenixville has gone thru a major renaissance and is now an upscale town. It is famous for its movie theater. It's where the classic movie "The Blob" was filmed when the people run...

Hello. Do you have a CT from a previous time to look at change? How tall are you? 4.2 is not significantly large, especially if you are tall. Need to look at rate of change and future increases in size which may not happen. Mine was 5.4 when I went for surgery, and I monitored mine for 2...

Used to live in Downingtown & Exton in Chester Cty.. Nice area. Job change forced relocation. Of course prior to the current virtual environment where people are allowed to live almost anywhere now (for certain positions of course).

Congrats! And great song! What part of PA are you in? I'm near Pittsburgh. Used to live in Philly region.

From what I've seen in home construction projects where some houses have had significant black mold, it went thru the walls to the framing studs and to the foundations. So, it is likely you will need to remove sections (or all) of the wallboard/sheetrock/plaster etc. to get to the wood framing...

Agreed. I also had 4 drain tubes. But they were yanked one at a time with each burning tightening of the sutures. And which made it worse was making me lie beyond flat to help tubes removal which put pressure on the sternum. No fun. But quick!

Back to skiing in Telluride, Colorado this week. Beautiful conditions. My one year valveversary coming up this Saturday. No issues on first day. Heart rate normal. Oxygen levels lower from norm of 99 to as low as 84 up at 13k feet elevation. INR today at 3.2 slightly higher than normal...

Your suggested plan sounds good in theory, but is not realistic in todays American job market. Yeah, if you are very persistent they will grant you the entire interview slate, and pretend they have a robust diversity program etc., but in reality their is significant age discrimination especially...

So many factors with no universal answer. The size at which it can burst is different for everyone. What was the size 4 or 5 years ago before it got to 50mm? Have you been lifting weights all along and it would not be new activity? What type of exercises have you been doing? My ascending aorta...