Recent content by Texanbarbie

I definitely understand your frustration since I have had the same experience. My sinus of valsalva has been increasing in size every year however my ascending aortic aneurysm measurements fluctuate from 4.1 cm to 4.4 cm. It's my understanding that the CT is more accurate than an MRI so I'm...

Welcome to the forum! Is your surgery for repair of the aneurysm only or did the echo indicate the BAV was in need of replacement too?

Thinking of you today and praying for successful surgery and speedy recovery!

Hi Fred ! I can certainly relate to your concerns on the discrepancies. Not only has my last three echo data been all over the place as far as my aortic valve opening, but the numbers on my ascending aortic aneurysm have been up and down as well. I wasn't overly concerned until I started...

How old are you? Are you male or female? If you are an older male, your urinary problems are likely to be prostate related - the frequent urination with possibility of UTI.

How old are you? Are you male or female? If you are an older male, your urinary problems are likely to be prostate related - the frequent urination with possibility of UTI.

Hi HopefulHeart! I have had an MRI for the past 4 years to keep track of my ascending aortic aneurysm. The first one was at a large imaging center in San Antonio and the last 3 were at a small local hospital. Although I don't know the cost difference since I have great insurance, I do know...

Yes, I most definitely will be using the imaging center in San Antonio. I'm still seeking a new cardiologist in San Antonio - - they have lots there - - but can't find one that anyone can recommend ! There was one mentioned on this forum but she retired just a few months ago. I still have a...

Just an update on the confusing MRA measurements showing my ascending aortic aneurysm went from 4.2 cm to 3.5 cm. The cardiologist talked to the radiologist who said it was measured at different points this time but the aneurysm is "grossly stable and there is no change" which means it's still...

Hi Uncle Steve, I've been on Losartan 25 mg. for 4 years and the only side effect I may have is that I bruise a lot easier, however, I'm also 63 years old and my skin is a lot thinner. Due to all your heart issues, I would definitely start taking another blood pressure medication. I don't know...

Wow, that was quite the adventure. Totally agree with honeybunny. We definitely know our bodies better then anyone else and if something is not quite right, we should follow through until we get an acceptable answer. Since you have BAV, moderate stenosis AND an aneurysm, I would think your...

yotphix Yes, maybe "falsify" was not the correct word, but it was hard to believe that the radiologist could be so far off in his measurements (down from 4.4 cm to 3.5 cm) and then state that "there is no interval change compared to the previous", since in the previous (which he also was the...

I know this might sound crazy, but let me explain. I live in a small town with population of approx. 800. I use to drive to San Antonio for all my doctor visits but decided I didn’t want to deal with traffic, 2 hours driving, waiting time, etc so transferred all my medical records to a closer...

So glad to hear from you! I've been thinking about you since Sept. 30th. and was hoping all went well. I plan to travel to Houston for Dr. Coselli to perform whatever surgery I might need as well. If my cardiologist in Kerrville doesn't shape up, I'm planning to switch to Dr. Diez too. Take...

ALLBETTERNOW! Sorry to hear about your stroke. Hope you have completely recovered! Noticed you had OHS this past May, so you must be on the mend !