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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: August 3, 2022

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Eric Roche got a guestbook from Ruth joy

3 years ago (August 5, 2022)

Eric , you are doing really well . It 's a stressful / worrying time but you will be okay . I was admitted as an emergency almost two years ago , I was in a very bad way and I was dying . I hadn't been able to get... Read more.

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Eric Roche

The problem i have, after covid, working from home, family far away and single, one tends to run though too many thoughts and doubts,,thanks for the kind message

Eric Roche got a guestbook from Ruth joy

3 years ago (August 5, 2022)

A dental hygienist who liaisons with a dentist ? may be a good place to start . Ask for advice . Pre surgery the cardiologist / surgeon and the anaesthetist will want to check your mouth / teeth .

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Eric Roche

I have a good dentist and she is aware. I am starting my cleaning exercise and I am sure she will know what to do. When I know more next week I will then make sure she gets in contact with my surgeon

Eric Roche got a guestbook from Ruth joy

3 years ago (August 5, 2022)

Eric , trust your heart surgeon . He / she has the heart valve knowledge /experience and knows the best long term prognosis for patients . You need the surgery and it will keep you alive . Life and living is more important than the type of heart valve .... Read more.

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Eric Roche

I made a new post between the Freestyle versa Inspiris for aortic root. I have one professor surgeon who says Inspiris with graft (modified Bentall) or use Medtronic Freestyle porcine root .....I have a few days to choose and it makes me a bit nervous. Sorry for the all the... Read more.

Marie Myers

No problem with the questions. I had a hard time deciding between mechanical and tissue valve. These are difficult choices for us, with no clear answer sometimes!

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