Heart valve replacement

[Sunlover2009]

How soon after a angiogram can you have aoutic valve replacement no other issues in heart arteries found many thanks

[Ageingfast]

the less time the better.. the surgeons want info as up to date as possible.

I had mine the day before the op, along with the other two tests, shame this can’t be available to all of us. It was one minor benefit of the covid pandemic.

Sooty

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Ageingfast]

I just seem to be chasing hospitals at the moment,had my angiogram last week as this and a pre op was all the surgeon was waiting for.I just hope it is sorted out soon very stressful,thank you for your reply

[Larneybuds in reply to Sunlover2009]

You should be able to phone and check where you are on the waitlist. I had my op cancelled 3 times and I then pestered the life out of them. At the hospital I was with it was just called the cardiac surgery waitlist team. Hope you don't have to wait too long xx

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Larneybuds]

Thank you,may will give that a try x

[PadThaiNoodles]

I think there was about a week between mine, but I already had a surgery date when the angiogram was done.

[Sunlover2009 in reply to PadThaiNoodles]

I was told within 8weeks the end of December just had to have angiogram was fist diagnosed in September,I've signed the consent forms so hopefully not too long

[Redfloyd]

I had my angiogram on a Tuesday, was kept in my local hospital before being transferred to Bristol for the AVR the following Tuesday

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Redfloyd]

How is your recovery

[road2ruin]

It was five months for me!

[Sunlover2009 in reply to road2ruin]

The waiting is just awful

[Desktop54 in reply to road2ruin]

Yep, my Sister In Law had to wait months too

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Desktop54]

It's hard playing the waiting game

[Survivor1952]

I had 2xPCI and then AVR three weeks later.

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Survivor1952]

It's the not knowing I can't take hope all went well with your surgery

[Survivor1952 in reply to Sunlover2009]

Absolutely on both counts, I hope all goes well for you and you don't have to wait too long.

My surgery was in June '23, apart from some ongoing medication I'm leading a normal life. The only long term impact is I can get tired easily but that is down to being on a beta-blocker. I do a gym session and parkrun (5km) every week, fitter than I have been for nearly 15 years.

That 3 weeks was from diagnosis to surgery for the AVR! Oh, they did a single bypass as well as a precaution whilst in there.

[Lexi72]

Hi Sunlover I had a CT angiogram to check for narrowing of arteries about 4 months ago as one of my pre operative checks for aortic valve surgeryAm still waiting for my operation 5 months after seeing the surgeon. Appreciate that this not quite the same as a normal angiogram. The. Wait may depend on your level of priority on the waiting list and why they concluded a angiogram is necessary . My understanding is that the surgeon will not want to operate until all necessary preoperation checks (including an angiogram where appropriate)are carried out. Take care Lexi71

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Lexi72]

Every health authority is different isn't it,it scared me to death because in September they really stressed how important it is to have the replacement valve I've done nothing but worry ever since then

[Gooner1947]

Four and half months so far for me and still waiting. Even had appointment with TAVI team leader 4 weeks ago. Got another appointment this coming Monday.I have also been diagnosed with Myeloma recently too.

My breathlessness is so bad now. I'm finding e everything so hard. Gradually getting demotivated.

I can't dress or wash, basic things, without getting breathless. Even going to toilet.

No one showing any urgency.

I'm desperate

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Gooner1947]

Oh that's just awful,I hope they help you very soon

[Gooner1947 in reply to Sunlover2009]

Thank you

[Maydayuk]

If you are severe aortic stenosis they will be aiming to fit you in ASAP. I was a week.

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Maydayuk]

They told me it was severe in September, came totally out of the blue, was having shortness of breath but I thought it was a age

[Maydayuk in reply to Sunlover2009]

They work off specific measurements of the valve and the percentage my valve was point 7 of a cm and 30% mine was severe. Severe is 1cm and 30% it's a nhs guide to when they operate. You get this from a echocardigram. Do you know your measurements. Have you had a echo.

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Maydayuk]

Hi yes I had my echo end of September valve measurements 0.5-0.7 with moderate reguitation systolic murmur 3/6 other valves seem ok and angiogram showed arteries are ok

[Maydayuk in reply to Sunlover2009]

I guess it just depends on the different health areas that you live. I came under Wolverhampton West mids. My op was in Oct 2024 I saw the surgeon on the 9th op 6 days later.

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Maydayuk]

Small world I come under Dudley but been referred to New cross hospital ,I saw the surgeon on 27th Dec and have been waiting until last week for the angiogram that he requested asap

[Maydayuk in reply to Sunlover2009]

I'm from dudley, my op was newcross

[Maydayuk in reply to Maydayuk]

My hospital is Russell's Hall. My cardiologist is Dr Huggett.

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Maydayuk]

Mine is Julian Hobbs,who was your surgeon mine is Patrick Yio think I've spelt it right

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Maydayuk]

I had to have all my tests at Russells hall just got to go to New cross for pre op

[Maydayuk in reply to Sunlover2009]

My surgeon was polish haven't got a clue how to say it. He was lovely. I was in 5 days. I won't lie, I'm only just feeling myself. I have a poor immune system I'm diabetic. I managed to get Pericarditis and fluid around my heart. I'm fine now, antibiotics and a lot of rest. I was doing great for the first five weeks doing 2 mile walks everyday then I started to feel ill. So listen to your body after the op. All the best I hope you get your op soon.

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Maydayuk]

You have done so well so many other things for you to contend with as well...thank you for your help and I will keep you updated if that's ok

[Maydayuk in reply to Sunlover2009]

Of course.

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Maydayuk]

Just to let you know I have my pre op tomorrow

[BellaLover]

I had severe aortic stenosis, progressed to critical on the angiogram, & had my ohs one month later, in Belfast. That was back in February 2024.

[Sunlover2009 in reply to BellaLover]

Hope you are fully recovered

[john5438]

I waited about 8 to 12 months, the reason the cardiologist told me was if it went wrong there would be hell to pay! Suppose it was that I was 85 at the time. All went well and am sure you have no need to worry

[Sunlover2009]

Oh my goodness,are you feeling well now

[Carrotcakemad]

I had angiography on the 24th January and should have an aortic valve replacement 6 weeks after, which is around the end of March. Because of the last past covid backlog, my scheduled appointment will be a 4 - 8 months waiting. In the meantime, I have to carry on living.

[Sunlover2009 in reply to Carrotcakemad]

It's a struggle sometimes isn't it,most days I'm totally shattered very frustrating .I hope you are able to have your surgery sooner than later

[Carrotcakemad in reply to Sunlover2009]

Thank you Sunlover2009