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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: November 10, 2016

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Stephen Phayre got a guestbook from Melissa Alfred
9 years ago (February 20, 2017)
Hi there! I live in kitsap, had my aortic valve replaced 10 yrs ago this coming June & I now have severe aortic stenosis again, I've been going to Swedish but I'm waiting for a call back from UW for a 2nd opinion. The surgeon at swedish refuses anything but... Read more.
Hi Melissa - I had my surgery by Dr. King in the Bremerton Medial Center. I would highly recommend setting up a meeting with him. They are top notch down there and highly regarded.
Stephen Phayre got a guestbook from Bob Fessler
9 years ago (February 8, 2017)
Hey Steve. You were looking good at the doctors clinic today. Glad to see that you are doing so well. Wish I would have had time to talk to you. Had an echo today. Hopefully, it turns out well so I can put it off. Going to Spain next month.... Read more.
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Stephen Phayre got a guestbook from Juergen Li
9 years ago (December 11, 2016)
Also good luck with your surgery. I got mine On-X valve end of July in Portland, Oregon. Good that you get a mini-sternotomy - should help with the recovery but of course, first you have to go through the surgery. Luckily this is now fully routine, and you are in... Read more.

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