Hi I had an aortic valve & root replacement 2 1/2 years ago. Should I be having any check ups following on from that?
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Hi, my understanding is that you have annual checks with your Cardiologist. The BHF nurse helpline will be able to clarify and provide any NICE guidelines.
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After discharge eight weeks post OHS I did rehab at the local hospital and had a follow up (with the cardiologist who had referred me) six months later. He said he would review me annually. I had a quadruple (smart motorway ) bypass.
I had my aortic valve replaced in 2012 when I was 76. Since then I have an annual echocardiogram with a follow up cardiology appointment.
I would contact your cardiology department because I would expect them to do yearly check ups. I’ve had check ups yearly since I was diagnosed with a heart murmur at 16, and these continued after my AVR ops.
Wendy
Thanks Guys, I will check it out with the hospital 👍