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Thank you for your insight. I also agree with Pellicle that my cardiologist would like me to participate in a study for the benefit of humanity. I would like to remain an active human for as long as possible and will wait for at least one symptom to present. In the meantime I will remain...

I am 65 and diagnosed with moderate/severe aortic stenosis. Gradient numbers are .9 and 1.1. I have absolutely no symptoms but my cardiologist strongly recommends I get a TAVR. He said I "qualify" for this study. Well, lucky me. The doctor reluctantly agreed to re-run the tests in six...

I am in the same boat. MY cardiologist may be a good doctor but not much of a salesman. He said I qualified for a TAVR study. Well, lucky me! With no symptoms and moderate/severe gradient I am in a quandary. At 65 should I embrace this opportunity or wait?