About Me (In My Own Words)
Wow..What a 7 months this has been. Was seeing a physician for osteoporosis and he identified a bruit and thought it was my thyroid. Testing was normal. So then he referred me to a cardiologist and an echocardiogram was done and showed moderate aortic stenosis . Went back for a 6 month follow up and the stenosis had become severe. Heart carb time.. arteries are good just a bad valve.
Referred to a surgeon saw him today. What a visit. A lot of information but decisions were made . Mechanical valve (at least it will last a lifetime) and lifetime coumarin. At least I can test my INR at home. So manageable. I was a little anxious about so.e parts of the surgery itself but feel better after meeting with the surgeon. Still anxious but I think that is to be expected.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Anderson
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My surgery date is:
August 14, 2019
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Eric Keyser
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My hospital is:
mercy medical center Redding CA
