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Suggest Remedy For Aortic Stenosis
I am 65 years old.I have been diagnosed with mild aortic stenosis,I am in great shape,I walk 3 miles every morning,I lift weightts,and I ride my bike 15 miles every day.My doctor has not limited my exercise in any way. what is the prognosis,and time limit on putting off any surgery
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Hello in mild aortic stenosis, no limitation if exercise is needed . Also there is no need for surgery at this stage or near future.
The only thing you have to monitor is the progression by doing a 2 D echocardiography once a year , per say we cannot predict the progression, however I would reassure you that it's a slow process and nothing may be needed even in 10 years .
So do relax and continue having a healthy lifestyle and .
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
The only thing you have to monitor is the progression by doing a 2 D echocardiography once a year , per say we cannot predict the progression, however I would reassure you that it's a slow process and nothing may be needed even in 10 years .
So do relax and continue having a healthy lifestyle and .
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
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