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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: April 17, 2023

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Michael Kluse got a guestbook from Mike Wynn
2 years ago (July 20, 2023)
Hi Michael: My name is Michael Wynn and I enjoyed and appreciated reading your story. I am 63 and have aortic stenosis and likely a bicuspid valve with no symptoms as of yet. My aortic valve stenosis is moderate but right on the verge of being severe. I've been getting... Read more.
I got a bovine tissue valve. No lifetime blood thinners required and surgeon said this type valve less likely to accumulate calcium. He told me the chances of me requiring future work on the new valve in my lifetime are very very small, I'll be 72 next month.
Thank you Michael - that is helpful to me as I consider my alternatives.
Michael Kluse got a guestbook from Sue Lee
3 years ago (June 15, 2023)
Just read your 4 week update and sounds like you are doing great. Congratulations! Driving already! That must be liberating
Great news Michael. May you have continued good reports.
Michael Kluse got a guestbook from Tatjana Seizova-Cajic
3 years ago (May 31, 2023)
Good luck with your recovery, Michael! I hope your discomfort and pain that make it hard to sleep soon subside. Tanja 😊
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