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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 27, 2010

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Joseph Minnucci got a guestbook from Angus Butler

2 years ago (April 15, 2024)

Hi Joseph, your story and success through two surgeries has been inspiring. Congratulations I've been told by two surgeons now that I should have surgery in the next couple months to replace bicuspid aortic valve and replace ascending aorta because of aneurysm. When they say it's an elective surgery I... Read more.

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Hi Angus, thanks for the support! Yes, the cardiologist did tests and measurements after the initial issue was detected. I don't have the data from my first surgery handy. When they first detected my issue, both GP and cardiologist were concerned, since it showed up suddenly with no previous history.... Read more.

Joseph Minnucci got a guestbook

13 years ago (January 29, 2013)

Hi Joe. I may need a third opinion on whether or not to get surgery. Any recommendations on local nyc cardiologists? Also, did you have any symptoms? Damian

Joseph Minnucci got a guestbook

13 years ago (January 6, 2013)

Hey Joe. Great journals! Glad to hear you enjoyed Lake Placid. I'm in NYC and will need surgery in 4-6 weeks. When you say you looked at surgeons "ratings", where would those ratings be published? Also, did you consider the Ross Procedure at all? Cheers Damian Kudelka