Michellemar
Well-known member
Hi, going into AVR surgery April 19th and a heart cat the day before. My Cardiologist can't say what he'll do because the radiation could have done stuff- it was 40 years ago. Have read some pts have fibrosed alot and that can be a game changer. What should I be looking for when he gives me his take on the trouble getting in, or whatever? What was anyone else's experience? The word "porcelain Aorta just comes to mind. Any experiences would sure help rest my mind. Also SOB if up too long, so am in bed now alot...dont know the BNP results, or even if i had my blood taken when i REALLY felt crappy. Scared silly, cause I don't have enough info about what to expect with this mantley radiated heart...even my thyroid tests could be wrong? As I take lots of aspirin? Help!
