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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: January 5, 2016

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Barbara Adams got a guestbook from Enrique K
10 years ago (January 7, 2016)
Dear Barbara, prayers all will go well with your surgery and recovery. Positive vibes and prayers toward you.
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Barbara Adams got a guestbook from Enrique K
10 years ago (January 5, 2016)
Dear Barbara, I was a candidate for minimal invasive aortic valve and root replacement procedure as well through the right side of my chest as an alternative to open heart surgery. Will your surgeon perform the same procedure or a mini sternotomy. My surgeon operated between the ribs and didn't... Read more.
Not sure which procedure but will find out more during pre-op on Thursday. I am all for an easier recovery as long as it is as effective. Thank you so much for your response and time!
My pleasure Barbara, let me know how pre-op goes on Thursday. If you need anything else just reach out to me or anyone in this community will be able to provide their own personal feedback. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Barbara, I was a candidate for minimally invasive for my mitral valve repair through the right side but I chose the regular way. I listened to my sixth sense. The minimally also involves a groin incision for the heart lung machine and takes longer overall. So I went conventional. No... Read more.

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