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    Question about Echocardiogram report - Right ventricle TAPSE abnormal

    Hi Survived, Thanks for your reply and for sharing the article. I did find the results somewhat encouraging albeit the sample size was small and there was no differentiation in types of valve surgery. After my follow-up with my cardiologist, I will share his thoughts. Again, thanks and best of...
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    Question about Echocardiogram report - Right ventricle TAPSE abnormal

    Hi Mark, Thanks for your reply. Your advice is well-taken! Wishing you all the best with your new valve :) Art
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    Question about Echocardiogram report - Right ventricle TAPSE abnormal

    Hi Caroline, Thanks so much for your reply. I'll simply respond by saying so true!!! Wishing you all the best :) Art
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    Question about Echocardiogram report - Right ventricle TAPSE abnormal

    Hi Deidra, Just a quick note to thank you for your thoughtful reply and insights. I did receive a quick note from my cardiologist regarding my echo report and he simply said that "the valve is working great"! He didn't make any mention of the TAPSE measurement so that provided some relief. I...
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    Question about Echocardiogram report - Right ventricle TAPSE abnormal

    First the good news... On December 22nd, I had a successful surgical aortic valve replacement (Edwards 25 mm) for the second time (first was in 2014 with I believe was an Edwards 21 mm)) and results from yesterday's echocardiogram regarding that valve are excellent. However, I'm concerned about...
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    Checking In

    Did your number for the pressure gradient across aortic valve go down from a previous Echo?
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    The story and concerns surrounding my AVR in 2014

    Thanks… I’m so glad I joined as there’s an amazing wealth of information here along with wonderful support!
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    The story and concerns surrounding my AVR in 2014

    Great words of wisdom both regarding the monitoring of the valve along with the emotional/psychological coping... easier said than done for me but as they say in yoga, "It's a practice". Your comments are much appreciated!
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    The story and concerns surrounding my AVR in 2014

    Thanks so much for your reply Paleowoman and sharing information about your valve and current condition. Very cool and coincidental that our surgeries were the same year and with the same valve type! Wishing you all the best :0
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    The story and concerns surrounding my AVR in 2014

    Thanks so much for this great information regarding echo data and in particular, AVA area. Wishing you all the best!
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    The story and concerns surrounding my AVR in 2014

    Thanks so much for your reply. Your comments about my gradient pressure was comforting. While there's no way of knowing how much longer my valve will last, your thoughts that I have mild stenosis gives me hope that the valve will continue to work satisfactorily for a few more years. Please know...
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    The story and concerns surrounding my AVR in 2014

    Thanks so much for your reply to my updates. Wishing you all the best!
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