Judy, thinking of you and sending you massive support vibes, both with the trauma of your doggie's demise and the upcoming AVR. We had to put our own 18 year old doggie down recently due to total organ failure (old age) and I had my AVR last year, so I can whole heartedly emphasise with you.
On the other hand I can also promise you that the silver lining, so difficult to see right now, is definitely out there and soon after 11th August it will appear and everyday will be brighter and better. Hang in there!
Had my CT on friday, cardiologist called on monday said coronary arteries all clear, no bypass needed. Then she said that it showed some thickening of the aortic valve and ordered a sed rate and c-reactive protien test to look for indication of inflammation. She said when she gets those results she may need a TEE. Havn't had one in a year and a half. I'm aliitle confused. No mention of the vegitation and why those blood tests and possibly another TEE. Been trying to work, finish dental appts, continue pre-op tests and keep playing phone tag with her and GP. Does any of this sound alarming? or routine? At times I wish everyone (cardiologist,GP,surgeon,dentist) would give me a moment of peace. And as if this isn't stressful enough I had to put my dog to sleep today. (old age). Sorry t ramble just feeling overwhelmed right now.
