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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 18, 2024

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Isabella Heart got a guestbook from Juli Gorence Fernandez

2 years ago (February 7, 2024)

Hi Isabella, Last year in March I turned 60. I was feeling fatigued all the time. Went to my primary doctor and she heard a heart murmur. I was blindsided because she has been listening to my heart for 20 years. Sent me to have a echocardiogram and sure enough... Read more.

❤️ Pamela Gregory, Valerie Allen and reacted to this

Isabella Heart

Thank you Juli! I am so glad the worst is behind you. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a happy healthy heart😘❤️ I am in the process of interviewing surgeons.

Barbara DeLoache

Hi Juli. Thank you so much for this post! I am so glad all went well & you are in the healing stage. My story is similar and, yes, knowing heart surgery is approaching is scary. You are an inspiration and very encouraging! Please keep us posted with your progress!... Read more.

Isabella Heart got a guestbook from Susan Dunne

2 years ago (February 7, 2024)

Isabella, I am originally from Bethpage and I just saw your post. I just found out about my stenosis last April. I too have a murmer from childhood. I have a mitral valve that doesn't close properly and an aortic valve that is severely damaged. My surgery is Feb. 19th.... Read more.

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Isabella Heart

Hi Susan, so glad you reached out! Yes we are all going through this together. Soon, you will be like new and sure feeling much better after the operation. I am in a limbo right now. Please, lets keep in touch. Sending you love❤️

Susan Dunne

Thank you Isabella. I have so many questions I just don't know what to ask. Ill keep in touch...

Richard Munson

The main one in my book is how many of my particular issue have you done and success rate. Maybe when can you do it. Will it be minimal or zipper. Then work backwards from there. I bring a written list with me in big print for my 81 year... Read more.

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