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

Member Since: September 17, 2016

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Jan Persico added photos to a journal post
11 months ago (July 1, 2025)
Heading home to NC after a successful re-do at Cleveland Clinic. So grateful for so many things.
❤️ Pamela Gregory, Rose Madura and reacted to this
Congratulations. Glad you are heading home🙋
You are a warrior 🪖❤️🩹 safe travels.
Jan Persico added photos to a journal post
11 months ago (June 25, 2025)
Re-do aortic valve at Cleveland Clinic last Friday. Hoping for discharge tomorrow. Dr. Svensson and team are amazing. A few days in Cleveland then follow up appt. on Monday. Driving back to NC on Tuesday. Thanks for all the support.
You're making it look easy, Jan! Fabulous photo! Safe travels home!
Pain pills work wonders for travel. Traveled home after surgery by car in 2016 and by plane last August. Orlando to Destin by automobile and Cleveland to Destin, with a change in Atlanta in August. I noticed that your valve was first replaced 8 years ago. Ditto. The second time... Read more.
You look really good!!!❤️ Safe travels home and I hope things continue to go smoothly
I am curious if you had your 1st valve replacement at the Cleveland Clinic also?
Pamela Gregory, yes, I had my first replacement at Cleveland.
Congratulations Jan, you look amazing. Safe travels home and continued good health. God bless you 🙏❤️
Wow, you look incredible Jan! Way to fight like a girl! 😁🩷 prayers for continued smooth recovery and a comfortable trip home! 🙏🏻
Wow, you look incredible Jan! Way to fight like a girl! 😁🩷 prayers for continued smooth recovery and a comfortable trip home! 🙏🏻

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