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Hello Everyone from Bangkok/Thailand,
For the 1st time ever I have a time estimate of when I'll need surgery to replace my calcified aortic tricuspid valve.
I am currently 59--estimate is 2 years for the surgery. So new valve at 61.
I am pretty freaked out as the diagnosis says severe AS yet he thinks I have two more years until I need surgery (?)
I am getting echos every 6 months althought the next one is in 8 months.
He is thinking that I can go for a biological valve becuase he doesn't want to have me on blood thinners. I never discussed my concerns of blood thinners or ticking BTW.
Estimate is 10,870 USD to 27.180 USD here at a top University hospital---more if I do it at private hospital.
I am 100% on the hook for the bill as insurance will not cover pre existing.
Other option is go back to the states, do it for free in LA/Califorinia where I think can get reinsured for free..I can do an Air Bnb and then bounce back to Thailand in a month or so (reasonable?)
I've included my echo test results.
Is two years a realistic window given the recent echo ?
Further thoughts ?
Thank you) David Pearl