Posted By ITB on December 29, 1998 at 10:51:35:
I am a 37 y.o. male, very physically active. Diagnosed with
aorticAbdominal aortic aneurysm
Aortic aneurysm
Aortic angiography
Aortic arch syndrome
Aortic dissection
Aortic insufficiency
Aortic rupture, chest x-ray
Aortic stenosis
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Thoracic aortic aneurysm stenosisAortic stenosis
Blocked tear duct
Carotid stenosis, x-ray of the left artery
Carotid stenosis, x-ray of the right artery
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Mitral stenosis
Pulmonary valve stenosis
Pyloric stenosis
Renal artery stenosis
Spinal stenosis at age 15. Historically asymptomatic.
After my recent ultrasound,15 DEC 98, my cardiologist stated that my valve
pressurePressure ulcer was at 49 degrees of mercury (
correctCorrect (new formula)?), up from 41, 18 months ago. He stated the
cutCuts and puncture wounds-off for AVR is 53 degrees. Cardiologist has placed me on
Vasotec to see my reponse. My questions are:
1. Is Vasotec temporarily delaying the inevitable?
Dr. stated he has a patient on Vasotec for 5 yrs....
2. After surgery, how active can I remain?
I skydive, SCUBA, ski, run, lift, and all-around am physically pretty dynamic.
3. Is minimally invasive surgery a realistic possibility?