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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: July 22, 2018

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Penny Jones got a guestbook from Adam Pick
8 years ago (August 27, 2018)
Congratulations on your homecoming Penny!
8 years ago (August 27, 2018)
Thanks Adam. And thanks for this site. Really helpful.
Penny Jones got a guestbook from Sue Tom
8 years ago (August 13, 2018)
Wishing you a successful surgery and a smooth recovery.
8 years ago (August 26, 2018)
Thank you Sue. Surgery huge success, came in around 2 hrs and the breathing tube removed within an hour. Afib happened twice which kept me in cardiac step down longer than anyone wanted. Home finally, sleeping (ahhh, how wonderful is that).
8 years ago (August 26, 2018)
Thank you Sue. Surgery huge success, came in around 2 hrs and the breathing tube removed within an hour. Afib happened twice which kept me in cardiac step down longer than anyone wanted. Home finally, sleeping (ahhh, how wonderful is that).
Penny Jones got a guestbook from Kelly Stoll
8 years ago (July 24, 2018)
Hi Penny. Welcome. Thanks for the information on the INR challenges your husband had. I know I will start with my GP but we will see who ends up actually managing things. I have a great GP and a great cardiologist. This situation has been the biggest burden I've had... Read more.
8 years ago (July 28, 2018)
Hey Kelly. I will tell you that it will always be a challenge but you will get it. I believe that Dean's biggest problem was he didn't have a steady primary doctor, went to Doctor's Care but was never consistent seeing them and it was never the same one after... Read more.
8 years ago (July 28, 2018)
The GP and my surgeon actually spoke and lowered my level starting this week. He isn't familiar with the On-X valve, but he is an awesome GP who has gone out of his way to make sure I get the best care since I started going to his office over... Read more.
8 years ago (July 30, 2018)
That's fantastic news Kelly. Congratulations on the lower dose. I am very interested in the On-X valve but my cardiologist isn't familiar and he didn't think that the surgeons in the area use them. I like the idea of a lower INR since I was very familiar with my husband... Read more.

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