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gus67
Hello everyone
I am a 34 year old colorado native undergoing aortic root replacement with a human allograft for bicuspid aortic valve and root dilation on May 21. I had a TEE and it measured to about 5.5 cm. I am presently asymptomatic so log as I don't sprint. I have also completed the 3 units of autologous blood donation today
. I was pleasantly surprsied to find this site. God bless you all for supporting the those undergoing valve replacement
The surgery is being performed at one of the local hospitals and the surgeon has excellent reputation when it comes to this form of surgery. He is supposed to be the best in the city of Denver. We have had a frank discussion on my choice of valve ( I didn't want to be on coumadin).
As the day is drawing closer my anxiety level is high. I am trying to deal with the stress just by relaxation and deep breathing techniques. I am finding that my preocupation with my condition has been affectng my work and sleep. I am also involved in a group therapy session to deal with the crises.
I am looking for suggestion in these areas
1. How did you deal wth the stress? Are there tested techniques?
2. I have also been told that my left ventricle is enlarged which has lengthened the cordae tendinae (valvular cords) of the mital valve. Frankly they think that one may have ruptured but there is no mitral valve leakage yet (on TEE and the transthoracic echo). However, the cardiologist is worried that once ventricular remodelling takes place (the heart enlargement subsides) after the valve replaement, this may become overt mitral regurgitation. But they are not reccommending mitral valve replacement as yet. I know I am sounding a lot technical, but has anyone experienced a similar problem with miral regurgitation that was precipitated by ventricular remodeling?
3. Iare there anyways I have to prepare for surgery other than replenishing my dietary iron supplies?
Thanks in advance
Gus
I am a 34 year old colorado native undergoing aortic root replacement with a human allograft for bicuspid aortic valve and root dilation on May 21. I had a TEE and it measured to about 5.5 cm. I am presently asymptomatic so log as I don't sprint. I have also completed the 3 units of autologous blood donation today
The surgery is being performed at one of the local hospitals and the surgeon has excellent reputation when it comes to this form of surgery. He is supposed to be the best in the city of Denver. We have had a frank discussion on my choice of valve ( I didn't want to be on coumadin).
As the day is drawing closer my anxiety level is high. I am trying to deal with the stress just by relaxation and deep breathing techniques. I am finding that my preocupation with my condition has been affectng my work and sleep. I am also involved in a group therapy session to deal with the crises.
I am looking for suggestion in these areas
1. How did you deal wth the stress? Are there tested techniques?
2. I have also been told that my left ventricle is enlarged which has lengthened the cordae tendinae (valvular cords) of the mital valve. Frankly they think that one may have ruptured but there is no mitral valve leakage yet (on TEE and the transthoracic echo). However, the cardiologist is worried that once ventricular remodelling takes place (the heart enlargement subsides) after the valve replaement, this may become overt mitral regurgitation. But they are not reccommending mitral valve replacement as yet. I know I am sounding a lot technical, but has anyone experienced a similar problem with miral regurgitation that was precipitated by ventricular remodeling?
3. Iare there anyways I have to prepare for surgery other than replenishing my dietary iron supplies?
Thanks in advance
Gus