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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 19, 2014

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Joseph Ballett got a guestbook from Henry Brouwer
9 years ago (March 18, 2017)
Hi Joseph, I am not sure if you even visit this website anymore, but if you do, I am very interested in what valve you went with. I am in the process of meeting a surgeon at Southlake hospital in the next week and am curious on what their valve... Read more.
Joseph Ballett got a guestbook from Elaine Foster
11 years ago (April 25, 2015)
HI Joseph, I hope this finds you doing well, and feeling better than ever. I just wanted to let you know how much your posts during both our surgeries meant to me, and I wish you the very best. God bless you
Elaine I am doing fine and thank you for your note , you have brought a smile to my face . I hope all is well with you.
Joseph Ballett got a guestbook from Peter Willard
11 years ago (January 15, 2015)
Joseph I had a bovine valve put in Feb.2010 at age 67 and now at 72 I work out 6 days a week.I know Adam Pick choose the Ross operation as did Arnold S. Joseph how old are you and why did you choose the cow valve and how long... Read more.
Peter i picked the cow as the main reason was not wanting to be on the blood thinners, I at first picked mechanical then changed my mind, the Dr said 10-15 yrs and i have read they do last longer just depends i guess how lucky you are. The second... Read more.

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