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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: December 7, 2014

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Mark Alafita got a guestbook from Kristin Perry

10 years ago (June 30, 2015)

Hi, Mark, Thank you very much for the discussions with my husband, John, during our journey to accept my diagnosis and set the date for surgery. Your story and experience has provided comfort, encouragement, and hope as we approach THE BIG DAY. I FINALLY got the courage to update my... Read more.

Mark Alafita got a guestbook from Steven A Husted

11 years ago (February 16, 2015)

I AGREE WITH ALL THE POSTS I HAD A FEELING OF HEARING MY HEART BEATING HARDER AND LOUDER AFTER SURGERY IT LASTED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AND THEN I DID NOT FEEL OR HEAR IT ANY MORE I AM 6 MONTHS OUT I THINK IT IS YOUR NEW HEART VALVE AND... Read more.

Mark Alafita

Steven, thanks so much for the note. And yes, it helps to hear how others have had the same thing. 2 months, eh? That's quite a bit of time! I guess that's why they say to be patient with recovery. Glad to hear all is well after 6 months!

Mark Alafita got a guestbook from Lilly Black

11 years ago (February 16, 2015)

Mark, I just read your story and you mention you elected a tissue valve and are participating in a trial type of tissue valve that is hopefully going to last slightly longer. Interesting! would you mind sharing that information? can I read about it on line? My tissue valve is... Read more.

Mark Alafita

Mine is a Medtronic Perigon Pivotal valve. I was able to find very little online about it. The only thing I could find were government documents approving the trial. Hope that helps.

Lilly Black

Yes, thank you, it certainly helps. I wish you great success with your new valve. I hope that you continue to progress with your recovery! :o)

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