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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...

Hi Mark, Thanks for your reply. Your advice is well-taken! Wishing you all the best with your new valve :) Art

Hi Caroline, Thanks so much for your reply. I'll simply respond by saying so true!!! Wishing you all the best :) Art

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...

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...

Did your number for the pressure gradient across aortic valve go down from a previous Echo?

Thanks… I’m so glad I joined as there’s an amazing wealth of information here along with wonderful support!

Indeed!

Thanks, great advice!

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!

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

Thanks so much for this great information regarding echo data and in particular, AVA area. Wishing you all the best!

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...

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

Dear Pellicile, Thanks for your comments and information you provided. When I first wrote my bio, I didn't use paragraph breaks because I was concerned there might be a limit on characters allowed. I definitely understand your point and edited the text to include paragraphs. In regards to your...

Dear Chuck, Thanks so much for the wealth of information you provided along with your analysis of my situation. There’s indeed lots to think about regarding AVR options. Hopefully, that will be a few years down the road but need to be fully informed so as to make the best decision when the time...

Here's the bio I posted in my profile. I'd enjoy reading about your similar experiences and welcome your thoughts/advice: Until my early 60's I always enjoyed great health and never experienced a hospitalization. I ran, cycled, did elliptical and weight training workouts, and practiced yoga. In...