Aortic stenosis is one of the most common and most serious heart valve problems. But many people don't know they have it, and many chalk its symptoms up to 'just getting old.'
Monday, September 30, 2024 7:34PMASTON, Pennsylvania --But many people don't know they have it, and many chalk its symptoms up to "just getting old.""I've covered all the states except for Alaska and Michigan," notes Ada Forchetti.
But last Christmas, Forchetti's family surprised her with plans for an Alaska trip to tick off one more destination."I used to do a lot of walking, and I found it harder and harder to do," she recalls."Stenosis means tightness," says Dr. Suyog Mokashi, director of Aortic Surgery at Temple Health. Dr. Mokashi says tightness can occur in several ways: radiation treatments, rheumatic fever as a child, or family history."But the most common reason for aortic stenosis is calcium buildup, which just occurs naturally in the body over time," says Marissa Pietrolungo, DNP, CCRN, a structural heart coordinator at Temple Health"Might have some swelling in the ankles. Occasionally, they'll have lightheadedness, dizziness, and chest pain as well," she notes.
Open surgery to repair or replace the defective valve or the minimally invasive TAVR - transcatheter aortic valve replacement."How long will this procedure last? How long will it get them? And then, what about the next procedure?" Dr. Mokashi says."It was just just beautiful, absolutely beautiful," Ada says. We made a lot of great memories."All she needs are some travel companions.
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