Howdy !
This is my first post on here
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I have congenital AS (a tricuspid valve with some fusion of the leaflets). The AS has been stable all my life, at a mild level, until now ! ( I am 37)
On Wednesday I had my heart checkup (usually go for one every 2 years), and the cardiologist told me that the jet velocity through the valve had increased from its previously stable level of 3.0 to 3.8 !
However, to be sure I'd need a MRI scan. (scheduled for May 2012, when my next appt with the cardiologist is )
He also noted that there was dilation of my aortic root, not severe at the moment (but something that had never been mentioned to me before,even though it was noted on my record).
If the MRI scan confirmed the above, surgery would probably be within 5 years. with a mechanical valve and root repair being needed
I had always assumed I would avoid the need for surgery until I was in my 50s.
Should I get a 2nd opinion on the jet velocity result ? As even the cardiologist said it was not an entirely accurate procedure, and a one year wait is too long !!
I have never worried about my condition until now. A quick visit to the outpatients dept, once every two years, with the usual . "no change, its still mild..see you again a couple of years" was all it entailed for me until last wednesday..
Have to say, I'm really worried
Joe
This is my first post on here
!I have congenital AS (a tricuspid valve with some fusion of the leaflets). The AS has been stable all my life, at a mild level, until now ! ( I am 37)
On Wednesday I had my heart checkup (usually go for one every 2 years), and the cardiologist told me that the jet velocity through the valve had increased from its previously stable level of 3.0 to 3.8 !
However, to be sure I'd need a MRI scan. (scheduled for May 2012, when my next appt with the cardiologist is )
He also noted that there was dilation of my aortic root, not severe at the moment (but something that had never been mentioned to me before,even though it was noted on my record).
If the MRI scan confirmed the above, surgery would probably be within 5 years. with a mechanical valve and root repair being needed
I had always assumed I would avoid the need for surgery until I was in my 50s.
Should I get a 2nd opinion on the jet velocity result ? As even the cardiologist said it was not an entirely accurate procedure, and a one year wait is too long !!
I have never worried about my condition until now. A quick visit to the outpatients dept, once every two years, with the usual . "no change, its still mild..see you again a couple of years" was all it entailed for me until last wednesday..
Have to say, I'm really worried
Joe
