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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: February 26, 2014

Member Since: February 26, 2014

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Ruth Valenzuela uploaded a photo

10 years ago (February 17, 2016)

This is me and my surgeon, Dr. Kushagra Katariya. He is indeed a great surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone. A while back someone from the Tucson, AZ area was looking for a good surgeon so here he is. He is with Pima Heart in Tucson, AZ.

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Tammy Pilcher

10 years ago (February 17, 2016)

Great photo, Ruth! I'm so glad you're doing well! God bless!

Emily Rowley

10 years ago (February 18, 2016)

That's great to hear 😊 Lovely photo too. Did he take photos or videos of your Operation?

Ruth Valenzuela

10 years ago (February 18, 2016)

Thanks Tammy. I hope you are doing well also. I think of you often. Emily, I don't think he took neither photos or videos of my operation. That would have been great though. Hope you are doing good...

Emily Rowley

10 years ago (April 19, 2016)

Best thing to do would just ask him-chances are he probably has, alot of Surgeons do 😊 I am doing well thanks, how are you?

Ruth Valenzuela uploaded a photo

10 years ago (November 24, 2015)

Ruth Valenzuela uploaded a photo

11 years ago (October 6, 2015)

Listening to my improved heart with my daughters stethoscope! She says it sounds 100% better!

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Tammy Pilcher

11 years ago (October 6, 2015)

Great picture, Ruth! So happy for you!

Enrique K

11 years ago (October 6, 2015)

I see Adams book close to your heart Ruth. You must feel 100 better:-)

Alma Mater

11 years ago (October 6, 2015)

You look fantastic! Congratulations!

Shirley Turner

11 years ago (October 7, 2015)

Hi Ruth take it easy. Hugs Shirley

Kristin Ott

11 years ago (October 10, 2015)

glad to see your doing well Ruth rest and take care of yourself

Alma Mater

11 years ago (October 14, 2015)

I hope you are recovering well, Ruth!

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