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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: June 16, 2022

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James Utter got a guestbook from Ruth joy

4 years ago (July 23, 2022)

Welcome home James , welcome to recovery . I have a st.Jude's mitral valve . Everything will start to improve , slowly but surely . Remember how great it felt the first time you had a shower post operatively ! Sleeping propped up with lots of pillows helps keep your... Read more.

Carla Golden

4 years ago (July 23, 2022)

I have a moderate aortic valve regurgitation with symptoms. I live in Kerrville Texas and am looking for a surgeon who does the less invasive surgery. Also, I am curious as to the difference between the surgery through the groin and the one through the ribs. Which is best? Thanks!

James Utter got a guestbook from Ruth joy

4 years ago (July 17, 2022)

Hi James , Welcome to recovery 😊

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James Utter got a guestbook from James Hall

4 years ago (July 14, 2022)

James, I had an AVR nearly two years ago now. All I can say is I wish I had known what it would be like because it wasn't close to as bad as I imagined. All the best to you and what I would say is listen to your body... Read more.

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