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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: May 14, 2016

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Joanna Prisiajniouk got a guestbook from Kate Watson
10 years ago (July 20, 2016)
Wishing you all the best with your surgery, hope everything goes great!
Joanna Prisiajniouk got a guestbook from Cathleen Weed
10 years ago (June 28, 2016)
Hi Joanna...I just saw your post today (under my TAVR valve photo). I responded on there. Hope your appointment goes well today <3.
Joanna Prisiajniouk got a guestbook from Kate Watson
10 years ago (May 25, 2016)
Hi Joanna, I saw your comment on my post asking about the mechanical valve. Well, in my case this was my second surgery and I need two valves replaced. I chose a tissue valve the first time around because I was only 29 and really didn't want to deal with... Read more.
10 years ago (May 25, 2016)
Thanks Kate, Your reply means so much to me as I try to sort all this out. I am grateful to all here as our support group. I learn so much and sharing is wonderful. I will have many more questions on June 1st when I see my surgeon and... Read more.
10 years ago (May 25, 2016)
You are very welcome. I know it's all very anxiety provoking. I'd just make sure to discuss all of the risks and benefits for each type of valve with the surgeon. For me, I was told there would be big risks if I need another surgery down the road and... Read more.

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