Rose Madura It's normal to be scared. You are in good hands at the Mayo Clinic. Keep in mind that these surgeri... Read more
Rose Madura It's normal to be scared. You are in good hands at the Mayo Clinic. Keep in mind that these surgeries are done routinely and the prognosis is very good.
Marie Myers I, too, was very anxious when I found out I needed heart surgery. It was something that I never imagi ... Read more
Marie Myers I, too, was very anxious when I found out I needed heart surgery. It was something that I never imagined! With time, I accepted what had to be done if I wanted to live. I also learned that the whole open heart experience was not as bad/ difficult as my worrying mind had me believe. I found that yoga, meditation, and listening to calming videos on UTube helped me. Praying for peace during your wait for surgery!
Shelly Hubbard I have a question. My aorta is in the moderate stage. At what size does the aorta have to get to befo ... Read more
Shelly Hubbard I have a question. My aorta is in the moderate stage. At what size does the aorta have to get to before they do surgery? I am still asymptomatic.
Rose Madura That would be a good question for your cardiologist. For me, my stenosis was so bad the aortic valv ... Read more
Rose Madura That would be a good question for your cardiologist. For me, my stenosis was so bad the aortic valve's opening was about the size of an M & M when it should be the size if a half dollar. If yours is moderate, I'm sure they will probably watch it and then decide.