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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: October 27, 2018

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David Moore posted an update
3 years ago (October 27, 2022)
Hello Heart Warriors! Anyone had an MRI on their heart after surgery? I know there are "instructions" for the MRI Tech's on the back of the card I carry in my wallet but wanted to hear a first hand experience. My valve will be four years old in November. The... Read more.
My girlfriend is a sonographer and told me that an MRI on a heart is actually called an MRA. She further looked it up and found that they are only useful in limited circumstances and that in most cases an echo is much better results.
David Moore posted an update
5 years ago (September 15, 2020)
Hello - my 90 year old mother is now suffering from a sticky aortic valve. She is thinking about having the TAVR procedure if a candidate. Has anyone had that procedure or know someone who has? Thanks for any information.
My aunt had it done about 5 years ago. The first in her county. She said it was a piece of cake compared to OHS when she had SAVR. She waa home in 2 days, I believe. That waa 5 years ago and she is doing well.
My friend had it at age 97 . she was in the hospital for 2 days, and lived to celebrate her 100th birthday. It relieved her shortness of breath and fatigue very quickly.
Hi David!! My Grandpa had a TAVR into his native valve in his 80s and he did great with it. I don't remember all the details, but I do remember is was quick, with a quick recovery and he felt much better after having it.
David Moore posted a photo
7 years ago (February 16, 2019)
Remembering the blessings of the Lord as we celebrated David's three month surgical anniversary this week. May we never forget what the Lord has done and may we never stop sharing our testimony.
Amen David! I had an Incredible calm before my surgery and miraculous recovery that I credit to Him alone. Calm is not my nature and I had wished I had better prepared physically for recovery, but He blessed me with both. This site is a Godsend and I pray for... Read more.

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