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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: December 19, 2018

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Rosemary Hudson got a guestbook
4 years ago (January 27, 2022)
Hi Rosemary, just read your story. So full of faith and hope. Thank you for sharing and wishing you continued good health. God bless you
Rosemary Hudson got a guestbook from Meredith Bray
7 years ago (December 19, 2018)
Hi Rosemary, welcome to the site! Nobody really WANTS to be here, but this is a great pace to find if you are facing a new diagnosis or upcoming surgery. There's a lot of stories here, and no question goes unanswered. I think you'll be glad you signed up! Meredith... Read more.
Thank you for welcoming me, I am very interested in being here with you on this site. I do have a question... I am on Warfarin for life and am wondering is there any alternatives that don't give any side affects?
That's a great question for your cardiologist/surgeon/coumidin nurse. I just had my annual check up with my cardiologist yesterday, and he anticipates something else being an option for me in my lifetime (I'm 47). I think it will be a challenge, though, to find an anti-coagulant with no side-effects. i... Read more.
Thankyou Meredith, let me know if you hear of any alternatives in the pipeline. I will also do some research and share any news.

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