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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 29, 2013

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Maureen Hoganson got a guestbook from Sue Maize

9 months ago (September 29, 2025)

Dear Maureen, i'm so glad Dan posted on your page or I may have missed your story! I felt really encouraged reading about your experience—like you, I had AVR in June 2024 with a bovine valve because I was not a safe candidate for the Ross, the procedure I hoped... Read more.

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Maureen Hoganson

Hi Sue -- Sorry that I am just now seeing your message and responding! Thank you for reaching out and sharing part of your story! Yes, I had an AVR back in 2013 by one of the top surgeons, but he was not as confident about moving forward with a... Read more.

Maureen Hoganson got a guestbook from Karin Georgeson

11 years ago (March 15, 2015)

Hi Maureen. I was reading your story and feel we have a lot in common. I also found out I have a bicuspid aortic valve and at age 40 was told I had moderate stenosis. I will be 44 in July and I am planning to have valve replacement in... Read more.

Maureen Hoganson

Hi Karin, Again, please forgive me for not checking this in a timely manner! I sent you a message on your guestbook page -- so please let me know if you did not receive it. I would be glad to answer any questions about choosing a valve for BAV replacement,... Read more.

Karin Georgeson

Hi Maureen. Yes, I did receive your message. Thanks for getting back to me. I feel like I will go with a mechanical valve but will probably be back and forth until I actually do it. I was scheduled to have my replacement on Wednesday of this week but it... Read more.

Maureen Hoganson

Thanks Karin! Yes, please keep me posted. You have to make the decision that you feel is best for you and that you have peace about after researching. I was not a good candidate for being on coumadin, but there are many people who are able to tolerate it just... Read more.

Maureen Hoganson got a guestbook from Marie

12 years ago (February 10, 2014)

Hi Maureen, I'm over a year passed my double heart surgery the same day but did have my MV with REG. repaired. I was still having A-Fib on and off here and there, this past fall sometimes twice a week. My doc.had me take 1/2 metro each night which I... Read more.

Maureen Hoganson

Thanks Marie! I can definitely resonate with that. When I took iron glycinate, my rhythm responded immediately. My magnesium levels may need to be adjusted, too, and I will talk to my PCP about this. He went to Vanderbilt and practiced at the Mayo Clinic, but is also very knowledgeable... Read more.

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