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Can I Take Aspirin While Suffering From COPD And Severe Stenosis Of Bicuspid Aortic Valve?
I'm a 58 yo male with COPD and severe stenosis of a bicuspid aortic valve. Thanks Dad! Cholesterol is 4.7, with no indication of other abnormalities, nor atherosclerosis.
As of 16th January, area was 0.40 cm² and gradient was 136mm Hg.
I'm on a beta blocker and a statin, plus aspirin and have an angiogram booked for Tuesday, which will mean leaving home at 6am.
The housing Association I rent from, has offered me a new flat (apartment), so long as I move in on Monday. They are fully aware of my condition.
Much as I want to get out of my present (shared) flat, the symptoms have recently become more pronounced and I therefore suspect the stenosis may now be critical.
What kind of risk factor would I be facing if I accept the move?
TIA,
Dave
As of 16th January, area was 0.40 cm² and gradient was 136mm Hg.
I'm on a beta blocker and a statin, plus aspirin and have an angiogram booked for Tuesday, which will mean leaving home at 6am.
The housing Association I rent from, has offered me a new flat (apartment), so long as I move in on Monday. They are fully aware of my condition.
Much as I want to get out of my present (shared) flat, the symptoms have recently become more pronounced and I therefore suspect the stenosis may now be critical.
What kind of risk factor would I be facing if I accept the move?
TIA,
Dave
Sat, 27 Feb 2016
Yes, you can take aspirin, but only if your physician prescribe it for you.
The valvar area and the gradient described are related about a critical bicuspid aortic valve stenosis. The worsening of symptoms that you reported confirms the severity of stenosis.
Aspirin is used for some pathologies like coronary arterial disease or atrial fibrilation and others. I don't know if you have some this conditions. Furthermore, aspirin can worsen symptoms of copd. So, only your physician could answer this question.
I do not have subsidies to opine if you have accept to move from your flat. But any physical effort that you make can be dangerous, with the risk of sudden death.
In my opinion your doctor should consider an intervention in the aortic valve briefly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
The valvar area and the gradient described are related about a critical bicuspid aortic valve stenosis. The worsening of symptoms that you reported confirms the severity of stenosis.
Aspirin is used for some pathologies like coronary arterial disease or atrial fibrilation and others. I don't know if you have some this conditions. Furthermore, aspirin can worsen symptoms of copd. So, only your physician could answer this question.
I do not have subsidies to opine if you have accept to move from your flat. But any physical effort that you make can be dangerous, with the risk of sudden death.
In my opinion your doctor should consider an intervention in the aortic valve briefly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
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