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mech. aortic valve problem
Feb 07, 2008 05:18PM in the Heart Disease Community
Thankyou for taking my question, I had a recent echo that concluded that I had aortic sclerosis with mild stenosis. The sclerosis is moderately affecting the mobility of the leaflets.I also have 2+ regurg. Mitral annular calcification is also there. My question is, if it's only been three years since I had the St. Jude valve put in, should these proble...
mechanical valve problem
Jan 26, 2008 02:15PM in the Heart Disease Community
I have had a long history of heart disease. I've had three M.I.'s, two ohs, numerous angioplasty and stents, st.jude avr and a Medtronic ICD with bi-vent wires. I am diagnosed with chf and ischemic cardiomyopathy. I was told last month that I have moderate restriction in the mobility of the mech. leaflets due to aortic sclerosis . I have an e.f of approx. 3...