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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 3, 2022

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Karen Marvenko got a guestbook from Luke Rodriguez

4 years ago (April 7, 2022)

Karen - After seeing your comment on my post I looked at your story (I look at everyone's story who commented on my post) and you are virtually identical to me. Heart issues on both sides of my family, my dad had bypass 17 years ago and last month he... Read more.

Karen Marvenko

Hi Luke thanks for writing.. my aneurysm was at 4, and while they don't recommend surgery until at least 4.5 since I was having my aortic valve replaced they decided to replace the root of the aorta at the same time and fix the aneurysm so I wouldn't have to... Read more.

Luke Rodriguez

My cardiologist never said I have an aneurysm, but my aorta is enlarged...at 4, maybe we are talking about the same thing? I am still learning. I did not know that about bicuspid valve had a lower occurrence of blockages, that is good news. I am still waiting on getting... Read more.

Karen Marvenko

Hey Luke, I'm not sure if an enlarged aorta is the same thing as an aneurysm, but definitely a great question to ask. And I for sure would ask about the mechanical valve and the warfarin because I thought they went hand-in-hand. That was one small reason I was happy... Read more.

Karen Marvenko got a guestbook from Ruth joy

4 years ago (March 21, 2022)

Hi Karen , you 've been through a lot but you sound to be improving now . Let 's hope it keeps that way . We all have up days and down days when we 're recovering because it can be hard trying to stay positive when your body has... Read more.

Anonymous

Hi Karen, your medical team seems to be taking good care of you. Your body will get you out of this situation by reacting positively to medication. Will be praying for you and your recovery. God bless you

Karen Marvenko

Thank you all for your supportive comments…always helps when you feel like you run out of steam and you've had all you can take, that just knowing someone else 'gets it' means so much. Prayers for all of us heart warriors, hoping we can continue to help others get through... Read more.

Karen Marvenko got a guestbook from Ruth joy

4 years ago (March 11, 2022)

Karen , you are doing really well 😊 Pace yourself and take things one day at a time

Karen Marvenko

Thanks so much, yes, one day at a time!

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