Recent content by michaeljquinn

Hi Chuck thanks for the reply - and yep its 1cm sqrd in area The cardio (9 months ago) seemed surprised that it had not changed in intervening 12 months, but yep, maybe the measure, either this one or the previous one was off This is my fear that he will wait too long for surgery. He did say...

Hi All Currently "modertate AVS "1 cm" 9 months ago and was 1cm 18 montha ago, but am wondering what was the trigger to decide to have surgery. Functioning ok, although fitness level and exercise tolerance are pretty poor now (from what they used to be). Was doing moving the yard (1.5...

I am asymptomatic - moderate AVS - although annual check in 3 weeks will tell me more. My cardiologist just does echocardio, have had stress tests as well - all ok - had angiogram last year - some blockage (50%) on one artery. all others ok on statins 20mg What other "various tests" should i...

I too am similar was diagnosed 5 years ago with mild AVS, which has progressed to moderate. I am 65y old male. Had hypertension, but with exercise and weight control (lost 18 kg) got off meds. But lately(last 12 mnths) finding that I cant exercise with the intensity i would like and the weight...

I am moderate AVS but am concerned about the need for a permanent pacemaker after AV Replacement. Is it a common occurrence or not. I will discuss this with my cardiologist

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Thanks for the replies - appreciated - 1 - No bicuspid valve 2 - Lipid levels been ok for last 5 years (according to cardiologist ?) and had annual checks for a long time. GPs have said they are a little high, but not really requiring treatment( (at least for last 10 yrs or so) 3 - Been...

Hi All Seeing cardiologist - last 5 years with AVS(65 yr old male) - annual checkups/echos and stress tests, gradual progression from mild->moderate Had angio Apr 2020 which showed some occulsions (60%) on one artery, but once again he seemed 'unconcerned' other than put me on statins...