Aortic Stenosis, Joined December 4, 2014
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Joined December 4, 2014
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Dr. Alfredo Trento is a heart valve expert having performed over 4,000 heart valve repair and replacement operations during his career.
Thank you for the well wishes! My surgery consisted of a repair to my unicuspid aort ... Read more
Thank you for the well wishes! My surgery consisted of a repair to my unicuspid aortic valve (now bicuspid), and a repair of an ascending aortic aneurysm. My aortic root was and is still healthy.
I didn’t have any major complications post-op. Like most OHS patients, I experienced severe chest pain (muscular and skeletal) during the first 4-5 months of the healing process. Months 5-12 have been intermittent pain that also involves my neck and right shoulder.
I do experience pre-ventricular contractions (PVC) that my surgeon and cardiologist determined as benign. I don’t drink caffeine and rarely drink alcohol in an attempt to avoid PVCs.
Feel free to let me know if you have additional questions = ) Having the support of fellow patients has really helped me through this journey!