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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: September 8, 2018

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About eight months ago my cardiologist had said we'll just keep an eye on it & down the road you might need a valve replaced and now I have a new cardiologist, am on Medicare and I need both my aortic & mitral valve replaced! Is it typical that you stay in the hospital for seven days? I live alone so I sure don't want to come home to an empty house after my surgery.
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    I am from: Mesa, Arizona, United States
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    My surgery date was: September 20, 2018
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Mitral Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Donald Polansky
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    My hospital is: Banner Heart Hospital

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