Evan's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 17, 2024

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About Me

I have severe aortic regurgitation for a year now,still in watch mode since, apart from a squeeky chest am symptom free... I need surgery at some point but not yet... But I am trying to decide if I want to go biological or mechanical. More surgery in 15 years or so or lifetime of blood thinner????? I really do not want to be on thinners, no one can tell me how critical a missed dose or maybe a spinach salad might be (it varies per person is their answer) I would love to hear from people that have already had one or the other to get ideas... Evfain@comcast.net
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    I am from: Sacramento, California, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 9, 2024
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Valve Repair, Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Michael Chow
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    My hospital is: Dignity Health Mercy General Alex Spanks Heart and

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