Mike's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: May 30, 2020

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About Me

I found I had a Heart Murmur in my early 20's. I am 60 now and after my Echo and heart monitor i had the last few months. Had another Echo 3 months later and the Stenosis has progressed. So its time for my Aortic Valve Replacement. During the Angiogram they found an 80% blockage in another vein. I will be having a bypass as well now (taking a vein from my lower leg) My Surgery is scheduled for 11/30. PreOp appointment the day before Thanksgiving, COVID-19 test on Saturday, then 5am Monday Morning. Hospital is 1 hour and 45 minutes away. My Wife will Not be allowed to see me until I'm released.
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    I am from: Murphys, CALIFORNIA, United States
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    My surgery date was: November 30, 2020
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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    My doctor is: Dr. Amod Tendulkar

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