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I believe that the answer to your question had been in my OP, that you had quoted. To extend on that... When it comes to a medical condition, there isn't much of a choice depending on the subject at hand.

Thx... To be honest, after the initial consultation, I didn't trust him much, but went through the additional testing that verified the viability of the balloon; mainly due to my cardiologist's referral to him. The second consultation with the interventional cardiologist went much better and...

Four days ago, I had my TAVR done and they held me back for overnight observation. That probably was the hardest part since I could not sleep much, due to the intermittent pneumatic pressure device on both legs. Every time when I was about to fall asleep the pump would kick in alternatively. The...

I am glad that you were able to see your kids grow up, he needed that as much as you did. I am still getting accustomed to the acronyms that this forum throws around... I've joined the septuagenarian club this year, or as my kids said, "Over the hill, down the valley, across the river. It's a...

Thx... You did have a good run, I hope that your OHS will be lasting at least as long as your balloon did. My cardiologist told me, that he can put in a smaller AV in the future, if necessary; did he blow some sunshine in my direction?

Thx everyone for your useful advices. I do have a heart monitor at the moment and appointment with the intervention cardiologist and my PCP next week. My wife, the former nurse, and my perimedic daughter constantly checking on me as well. It can be annoying, but I also know that they are on the...

While it is not the actual DoB, only year is correct, I'll ask the admin to remove the DoB from my profila. thx...

Hello everyone.... I am new at this forum, just had to register.... I had my TAVR proceedure done earlier this week and it is a mixed feeling. That's probably a OK, since it's only couple days old, but looks promising so far. BP is fine, but Pulse is a bit on the high side for me in the low...