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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: August 25, 2022

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Alex Pinales got a guestbook from Kevin Woodard
3 years ago (August 25, 2022)
Alex, I would be happy to help answer questions. I have had #2 heart surgeries. First time was a mitral valve repair which failed within 5 years and then a replacement. I choose a mechanical valve over tissue as I was only 42 at the time. My father just had... Read more.
3 years ago (August 25, 2022)
Hi Kevin. Thanks for reaching out. Been a journey for sure that was probably 3-4 years in the making. They did a stress test about a month ago and found that my regurgitation got worse. Then fast forward to now and meeting with surgeon who says i need replacement. Might... Read more.
3 years ago (August 31, 2022)
Hry Kevin how the mechanical valve working out for you. Any idea why the reapir failed?

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