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Hi. I need to understand the ins and outs of BAV and, more importantly, what I need to ask my doctor. I have a very odd background that adds complication to what I have learned form Google and here about what my options are.
I am in my mid 30s recently diagnosed BAV. I had a heart murmur since childhood. I have Crohn's disease. I have diabetes (type II, but always had issues with low sugar since I was a child). I have several other autoimmune disorders. I am allergic to the majority of antibiotics (amoxicillin, penicillin, erythromycin, azithromycin, etc.). I need to know what to ask my cardiologist in my upcoming consultation since my diagnosis, which was only given over the phone by a nurse.
I understand that a mechanical valve would be complicated by a bleeding disease like Crohn's (can I take blood thinners?). I control my diabetes solely by a low-carb diet--no medication and no insulin. I don't know how that complicates BAV treatments.
What measurements should I be aware of to ask my doctor? Do I really have a future if I need valve replacement, given my medical conditions?
I am in my mid 30s recently diagnosed BAV. I had a heart murmur since childhood. I have Crohn's disease. I have diabetes (type II, but always had issues with low sugar since I was a child). I have several other autoimmune disorders. I am allergic to the majority of antibiotics (amoxicillin, penicillin, erythromycin, azithromycin, etc.). I need to know what to ask my cardiologist in my upcoming consultation since my diagnosis, which was only given over the phone by a nurse.
I understand that a mechanical valve would be complicated by a bleeding disease like Crohn's (can I take blood thinners?). I control my diabetes solely by a low-carb diet--no medication and no insulin. I don't know how that complicates BAV treatments.
What measurements should I be aware of to ask my doctor? Do I really have a future if I need valve replacement, given my medical conditions?