January 2009

• Aortic Valve Stenosis - by Mel - (Mon, Jan 19 2009)
  I need to replace my aortic valve; however, I have severe stenosis of the left carotid artery,(85% blocked) which would have to be worked on first or have a dual surgery. [more..]
• Supportiveness - by L.M. - (Mon, Jan 19 2009)
  I was diagnosed with aortic stenosis at The Hospital for Sick Children when I was newborn. I was born on a Friday evening and sent to Sick Kids on the following Monday after the pediatrician had examined me. [more..]
• Mr. Stenosis - by George D. - (Tue, Jan 06 2009)
  I had rheumatic fever twice when I was a child. I made a point of keeping fit all of my life - Cross Country Running - Whitewater Canoeing - and Cross Country Skiing. I am now 70 and have Aortic Stenosis. I still did a 4 week canoe trip in the Arctic this last summer. But now I have a gradient of 75 in the Aortic Valve and have to have it replaced. I am looking forward to it as it means that I will be able to continue my active life for at least another ten to fifteen years. Then I am certain that further developments will have been made and I will be able to be active for another 5 or 10 years. [more..]