Hi Anonymous,
Thank you for your question, and for finding EmpowHER. I could see where at your mother's advanced age, the risk associated with the procedure could be cause for great concern. I have sent a message to a cardiac specialist who consults the website. It is important to ask your questions to her doctors and then weigh the benefits versus the risks. Your mother also may have opinions about whether to have the procedure or not. All these things can factor in to the decision.
We will let you know when we hear back from the specialist. You are good to advocate for your mother's health.
In the meantime, here is more information about aortic stenosis treatments: Aortic Stenosis Treatments
Good luck, and let us know what you find out and what you decide.
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Hi Anonymous,
May 11, 2011 - 2:49pmThank you for your question, and for finding EmpowHER. I could see where at your mother's advanced age, the risk associated with the procedure could be cause for great concern. I have sent a message to a cardiac specialist who consults the website. It is important to ask your questions to her doctors and then weigh the benefits versus the risks. Your mother also may have opinions about whether to have the procedure or not. All these things can factor in to the decision.
We will let you know when we hear back from the specialist. You are good to advocate for your mother's health.
In the meantime, here is more information about aortic stenosis treatments: Aortic Stenosis Treatments
Good luck, and let us know what you find out and what you decide.
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