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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: January 18, 2016

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Kate Watson got a guestbook from Sandra Graham
1 month ago (July 31, 2026)
I hope you continue to improve. I had my aortic valve replaced with a St. Jude's valve nearly 32 years ago. I was 42 at the time. It is still working well, and I am in reasonably good health for my age. I worked full-time until I was nearly 72... Read more.
Kate Watson got a guestbook from evan wise
1 month ago (July 30, 2026)
What a tremendous story of turning some bad luck into a great future. Your journey makes most of ours seem a lot less stressful!!! Athens is great. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Kate Watson got a guestbook from Tim Jensen
1 month ago (July 30, 2026)
I had a MV repair in 2011 and a re-repair in 2016. My first surgeon wasn't great, but my second was spectacular. I think you were so smart to find the surgeon that was right for you. There are great surgeons out there, you just have to find them. Good... Read more.
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