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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 27, 2010

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Joseph Minnucci got a guestbook from Angus Butler

2 years ago (April 15, 2024)

Hi Joseph, your story and success through two surgeries has been inspiring. Congratulations I've been told by two surgeons now that I should have surgery in the next couple months to replace bicuspid aortic valve and replace ascending aorta because of aneurysm. When they say it's an elective surgery I... Read more.

Joseph Minnucci

2 years ago (April 16, 2024)

Hi Angus, thanks for the support! Yes, the cardiologist did tests and measurements after the initial issue was detected. I don't have the data from my first surgery handy. When they first detected my issue, both GP and cardiologist were concerned, since it showed up suddenly with no previous history.... Read more.

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13 years ago (January 29, 2013)

Hi Joe. I may need a third opinion on whether or not to get surgery. Any recommendations on local nyc cardiologists? Also, did you have any symptoms? Damian

Joseph Minnucci

13 years ago (January 31, 2013)

Hi Damian, I worked with Dr. Peter Rentrop in NYC. Understand your concern on not rushing into surgery, I felt same way when I was told I needed to schedule it. I ended up delaying surgery and monitoring / testing every 6 months before making the decision to have the... Read more.

Joseph Minnucci got a guestbook

13 years ago (January 6, 2013)

Hey Joe. Great journals! Glad to hear you enjoyed Lake Placid. I'm in NYC and will need surgery in 4-6 weeks. When you say you looked at surgeons "ratings", where would those ratings be published? Also, did you consider the Ross Procedure at all? Cheers Damian Kudelka

Joseph Minnucci

13 years ago (January 7, 2013)

Hi Damian, I had reviewed from online sources, doctors as well as other patients. I asked for recommendations from my cardiologist and primary doctor. Online, I did searches for patients who had surgery in previous 2 years. An excellent starting point is the Surgeon listing on Heart Valve Surgery Blog.... Read more.

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