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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 20, 2015

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Wendy Smith got a guestbook from Sandy Davis
11 years ago (February 5, 2015)
Hi Wendy, I too am from iowa. My husband is going to need a aortic valve replacement. I would like to correspond with you via email.
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Hi Sandy, I am still figuring out this site, so sorry it took me a while to get back to you. At this point I don't feel comfortable giving out my e-mail. If you want to give me yours, or phone, etc. we can correspond from there. Let me know... Read more.
Hi Wendy: I understand completely. We have decided to go with mayo clinic in Rochester. What kind of valve did you go with? That is our big decision now-- my husband is 60 great health and has no symptons. As a nurse how do you feel about blood thinners?
Hi Sandy. I've had family members go to the Mayo Clinic for several different issues, and they have been 110 % extremely satisfied!! I just turned 57 and decided to go with a tissue valve. I also had minimally invasive surgery, which leaves a smaller scar, due to a smaller... Read more.

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