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I was diagnosed in june last year...which came as a massive shock as I am pretty active. I have had heart 'symtoms' like palpitations for years and was embarrasssed to go back to the doctors all the time as they couldn't…"
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First of all, what a great site to find. I'm Mark, 38 and I was diagnosed with a BAV about two years ago now, moderately regurgitant. I have an enlarged left ventricle, and aortic root which is…Continue
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Mark replied to Mark's discussion Newbie."I hear you John. And yes I agree the NHS is the best place. I am going to seek out some "therapy" if only by way of talking things through to make sure I am not going bonkers. I deal with my day to day symptoms brilliantly and do not let…"
John French replied to Mark's discussion Newbie."I agree with Madeleine - even with private healthcare a surgeon won't do the procedure unless they think it is absolutely necessary. The point I was making about private healthcare was that you have more choice over consultations and getting…"
Madeleine M replied to Mark's discussion Newbie."I understand that you are anxious to get the surgery out of the way, and the waiting is horrible. I had my surgery done recently, with BAV and aortic root measurement of 4.8 cm. I was told that I would need surgery at the end of June, and got a date…"
Mark replied to Mark's discussion Newbie."Thanks for the advice guys. I'm happy to go "mechanical" at least it will last longer than me. And my darlin' old Mum has been on Warfarin for years and years and the only problems she has are bruises when she totters off and…"
Christopher Doherty replied to Mark's discussion Newbie."Hello Mark,
First and foremost, keep your mind right; this is an imperative. (Easy for me to say; I did not have to stop working and during the surgery and recovery period, I had no decrease in income; I only had to give up being a soccer referee.…"
John French replied to Mark's discussion Newbie."Mark - sounds like you have a lot going through your head right now.
As far as I am aware in the NHS it is the cardiologist and surgeon that decide when you have hit the thresholds for surgery. I waited 2 years before my surgery. When I was…"
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First of all, what a great site to find. I'm Mark, 38 and I was diagnosed with a BAV about two years ago now, moderately regurgitant. I have an enlarged left ventricle, and aortic root which is mildly dilated at 4.1cm. I also experience paroxsysymal AF, ectopic beats, have irritating issues with hypertension and the more active I am anxious to be, the more apparent my symptoms are, especially getting out of breath. As soon as I stop doing whatever I am doing that brings on my symptoms, the…See More
Graeme left a comment for Mark"Hi Mark,
and welcome to the Forum! Don't be backwards about coming forward on the forum or with the members for info or support as we ar all here to help you as well as one another! I look forward to seeing you up and around on the…"
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Hi Mark,
and welcome to the Forum! Don't be backwards about coming forward on the forum or with the members for info or support as we ar all here to help you as well as one another! I look forward to seeing you up and around on the forums soon!
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