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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 31, 2014

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Clare Auten got a guestbook from Sue McClain
8 years ago (November 28, 2017)
Clare, thanks for posting. I am almost 8 weeks out for aortic valve replacement which was done at St. Luke's. I believe I recieved the best of care at that hospital.
Clare Auten got a guestbook from Meredith Bray
9 years ago (January 9, 2017)
Happy Heart Birthday! Thank you so much for all you write on this journal - you've been a great to help to many more patients than you could ever imagine! -Meredith
Clare Auten got a guestbook from Juanita Linn
9 years ago (August 30, 2016)
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement! Every time I have my echo done, I get an infection under my breastline! Wondering if it's common? It is each time so I've been given a prescription of cream to have on hand. It's very painful during the echo but they... Read more.

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