Marie's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: April 30, 2017

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About Me

I am scheduled for avr on June 12th. I just had a heart cath and a stent was put in. My surgeon says that he can do it minimally invasive using a small incision on my right side with no broken bones, which should make recovery easier. Anyone had this? I live alone and want to make sure I can go home after my surgery. Any advice would be appreciated.s
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    I am from: New Jersey, United States
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    My surgery date was: June 12, 2017
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Leonard Lee
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    My hospital is: Robert Wood Johnson

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