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Aortic Valve Replacement
I have moderate AI. Just had my Stress-Echo today (50 years old) and hit 18 minutes so good health. In anticipation of one day having to have my aortic valve replaced, I am wondering how cardiologists go about referrals to surgeons. I live in Seattle but read/hear that the Cleveland Clinic is the best place for this procedure. Should I fly to Cleveland and schedule a stress-echo with them to begin my assessment/rapport or just wait (maybe years?) until I need a valve replaced and then schedule surgery there "sight unseen"? Any suggestions? Thanks
Thank you!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
With moderate AI it is difficult to predidict if and when you will need surgery. A stress echo done anywhere has information that can be used irrespective of site of surgery. If you plan to have surgery at a particular place, the doctors following your AI can guide you when to start getting evaluated for surgery at that site.
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