He said based on his 20 plus years and my age I would likely be a 2 valve candidate. I was going tissue valve regardless, I had decided that long before I actually had to choose. My surgeon telling me my next one will be a TAVR was bonus.
I had an AVR this past June due to endocarditis. I had a BAV and knew some day I would need a valve. I had already done my research over the past several years and chose a tissue valve without hesitation when given the choice (48yo). I was told by the hospitalist cardiologist that I would likely...
I am three months post op AVR due to endocarditis. I was just diagnosed with pericarditis. I have had it so far for 1 week and it hurts like hell. Taking Colchacine to treat.
