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Wanted to get some feedback on this procedure Dr. Bob Hu at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (any feedback on this physician?) thinks should be done on my Mom. She is extremely healthy for her age, but has had episodes of dizziness recently (about three months). She's diabetic, but controls it completely through her diet. Up until three months ago, she has been extremely energetic, healthy, lived on her own, and acts years younger than her actual age. These past three months, she has started to pace herself because of the dizziness.
Since all of this is new to me, I'm wondering what questions I should ask both the doctor and my Mom. Her thoughts are that she'll probably have 5-10 yrs, and if she could last without the surgery and have a comfortable life, that would be preferred. If the Aortic Valve replacement will give back her energy levels, she might consider the procedure. I realize that this is very sketchy information, but I'm wondering about the pros and cons of an Aortic Valve replacement for an otherwise healthy 88 year old woman.
Thanks for any feedback.
Brian
Since all of this is new to me, I'm wondering what questions I should ask both the doctor and my Mom. Her thoughts are that she'll probably have 5-10 yrs, and if she could last without the surgery and have a comfortable life, that would be preferred. If the Aortic Valve replacement will give back her energy levels, she might consider the procedure. I realize that this is very sketchy information, but I'm wondering about the pros and cons of an Aortic Valve replacement for an otherwise healthy 88 year old woman.
Thanks for any feedback.
Brian