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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: February 10, 2021

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4 years ago (September 23, 2021)

hi Tim. I also go to Mayo Rochester. Have bicuspid. I have aortic stenosis severe moderate aorta no surgery yet. Go back in December for another echo. What symptoms did you start having when you knew it was time for surgery? They also want to do onyx on me. I... Read more.

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Tim Tschumper

4 years ago (September 24, 2021)

The echo kept track of the volume change in that valve. Symptoms: Tired easily, slept a lot, light headed, tingling in arms and hands, winded easily. I'm an active person so this bad valve changed my "normal" activity to minimal. The new valve has given me my active life back,... Read more.

Tim Tschumper

4 years ago (September 24, 2021)

I also had a double bypass so some symptoms could be related to that. Chest Pain on moderate exertion.

Tim Tschumper

4 years ago (September 24, 2021)

Dr. Juan Crestanello was my surgeon at Mayo. He and his team saved my life, literally!

Shelly Hubbard

4 years ago (September 24, 2021)

Hi Tim thank you for letting me know. I will hsve to chose a surgeon at some point. Sounds like your surgeon is excellent. I will keep that in mind.

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5 years ago (April 7, 2021)

Hi Tim, you are in my thoughts and prayers. How are you doing? Hope all is well and write as soon as you can. God bless you

Deena Z

5 years ago (April 8, 2021)

Thinking of you Tim. It takes awhile for the body to wake-up fully from the anaesthesia. You will get stronger each day, including your appetite! Welcome to recovery!!!!