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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 20, 2015

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Wendy Smith got a guestbook from Sandy Davis
11 years ago (February 5, 2015)
Hi Wendy, I too am from iowa. My husband is going to need a aortic valve replacement. I would like to correspond with you via email.
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11 years ago (February 13, 2015)
Hi Sandy, I am still figuring out this site, so sorry it took me a while to get back to you. At this point I don't feel comfortable giving out my e-mail. If you want to give me yours, or phone, etc. we can correspond from there. Let me know... Read more.
11 years ago (February 14, 2015)
Hi Wendy: I understand completely. We have decided to go with mayo clinic in Rochester. What kind of valve did you go with? That is our big decision now-- my husband is 60 great health and has no symptons. As a nurse how do you feel about blood thinners?
11 years ago (February 17, 2015)
Hi Sandy. I've had family members go to the Mayo Clinic for several different issues, and they have been 110 % extremely satisfied!! I just turned 57 and decided to go with a tissue valve. I also had minimally invasive surgery, which leaves a smaller scar, due to a smaller... Read more.

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