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One Year After Heart Valve Surgery, Paul Praises Dr. Vaughn Starnes

November 5th, 2009

It’s always great to receive patient success stories from our readers around the world. This one comes from Paul Ash, who had heart valve replacement from Dr. Vaughn Starnes one year ago. Here is what Paul writes:

Hi Adam,

Thanks for all of the great advice and articles over the last eighteen months.

Today is my one year anniversary from the date of my aortic valve replacement done by Dr. Vaughn Starnes at USC Medical Center. It feels a lot more remote than just one year ago.

One year later, I have no physical limitations after heart surgery. My blood pressure is perfect and I’m back to to running and playing golf regularly. I am also back to my trial practice here in Los Angeles, California.


Dr. Vaughn Starnes – Paul’s Surgeon

Thanks for all of the great advice. My wife, daughter and I all appreciate the articles, questions and answers. Congratulations on your son!

Best regards,
Paul Ash

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About The Author: Adam Pick is a double, heart valve surgery patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. This unique book integrates clinical research with the personal experiences of 135 former patients to help future patients and their caregivers better understand the problems, the opportunities and the realities of heart valve surgery. To learn more about Adam and his heart valve surgery book, click here.

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John Civitello says on November 5th, 2009 at 2:45 pm

Hi Adam: I was wondering if Faul had a bovine aortic valve in place or if he had a mechanical valve ? I would be interested in knowing.
JOHN

 


Megan says on November 5th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

Dr. Starnes will be performing My husbands Ross procedure in 3 1/2 weeks ( Dec. 2nd) its great to hear more wonderful stories like this!

 

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