Saturday, December 19, 2009

I'm In The Slow Lane

Got my latest echo report:

2008 gradients: 22/36 mmhg
2009 gradients: 16/27 mmhg

2008 AVA: 1.3 cm2
2009 AVA: 1.2 cm2

2008 ascending aorta: 4.25 cm
2009 ascending aorta: 4.5 cm

2008 aortic root: (SOV 3.5cm, STJ 2.55 cm)
2009 aortic root: 3.7 cm

2008 EF: 55%
2009 EF: 70%

The echos were done a year apart in November. Soooooo, it looks like I'm in the slow lane...relatively stable...in the waiting room for the time being.

Jim

4 comments:

iffnwen said...

Just came across your blog today and have been reading it. . . you provide some interesting info about your experiences with BAV.

I'm 54, and in early December I had an echocardiogram that revealed I had a bicuspid aortic valve---never knew I had it before then and didn't know what it was. I was also told that I had a dilated aorta. After following up with MRIs of the chest and neck, the cardiologist has recommended heart surgery (Bentall procedure). . .a sobering thought to say the least. Right now, I can't commit myself to having it done. Good to read about your experiences and how you're staying active without surgery.

Lucky10 said...

Hi!
I came across your blog today. I hope all is well with you Jim. I have a 2 year old daughter, Cassidy, who was born with Tetralogy of Fallot w/ PA & MAPCA’s.
I think blogs are a great way to get the word about about CHD’s and I commend you for what you’re doing.
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Thanks so much and we look forward to reading more on your blog!
Thanks,
Vito Lisa

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