Clayton's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: July 26, 2017

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About Me

Valve replacement went well but I am frustrated and confused with after surgery prognosis. Was told pre surgery that blood thinner s would be for a while , but now am being told that because I had a episode of afib that it might be lifelong
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    I am from: Portland, Maine, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 14, 2017
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Scott Buchanan
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    My hospital is: Maine medical center

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