Recent content by Ashley

Thanks everyone. I meant to say that I've had many echos, not caths (thank goodness). I appreciate the help!

Just wondering what a TEE can show a Doctor or Surgeon that a regular echo cannot. I have had many caths but never a TEE and have recently been scheduled for one. Just wondering what additional information they are looking to obtain from this additional test. Thank you.

Hi Tori, I'm in a similar situation and my doctor is looking at a few options for me with regards to pregnancy. Check with your doctor to see if you might be a candidate for a Ross Procedure - if you are and can find an excellent surgeon to do it (from what I understand there are probably only a...

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the info.

Thanks. Sorry, I should have given a little more info. My cardio has advised that she would be okay with me going ahead with a pregnancy - but I'd be high risk. So I am debating what is better - a high risk pregnancy, or a valve replacement (most likely a Ross). I figure if I am going to have a...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone on the site has any information/experience with aortic stenosis and pregnancy. Any moms with AS who have been through a pregnancy? Would love any info or thoughts. A little background on me: I have a bicuspid valve with severe AS, asymptomatic and still have very...

Hi Bryan, I'd be interested in seeing the email, thanks. I'm considering a Ross, to replace my stenotic aortic valve. Thanks, Ashley

Thanks - might be wise to stick to hatha :)

Hello, Just wondered if anyone else on this site pratices Bikram Yoga (yoga in aheated room). Do you think this is okay for a person with valve issues to do? I really enjoy it and don't seem to feel any ill effect, but I wondered if anyone else had any experience with or knowledge of hot yoga...

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help :)

Hello, I received the written report from my cardio yesterday following my bi-annual visit in July. I noticed that she had mentioned "slight mitral valve leaflet thickening" which is something I don't recall reading before, and something we have definitely never talked about. Is this related to...

I saw my cardiologist last week. He advised me of the guideline change but said basically that it was up to me. He said that if I wanted to be super cautious (which I personally do), then to continue to pre-med, as that can't hurt you.

Hi, I am not 100% sure this is what you are talking about, but my cath actually showed my valve area to be quite a bit larger than the echo did. The echo was like .67 and the cath showed it to be nearly 1. Hope that is helpful. Ashley

Thanks Al. I am not sure how the American system works, but I am not sure if I get the option of talking to a surgeon in Canada. Maybe a Canadian can weigh in? I think what happens is that they bring my "case" in front of a panel of doctors, surgeons (I hope) etc., and they all decide on a...

Thanks so much everyone. I really appreciate all the great feedback. I am not sure what they are waiting for. I don't have any symptoms, and that seems to be the determining factor. I think because my cath showed such a different valve area to my echo they think the echo results are "false". Can...