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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: March 19, 2026

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About Me

My first echo was done in 1982. I had Rheumatic fever as a child and developed a murmur as I got older. I was told that 3 valves needed to be watched. I've had multiple echos over the years. Last year, I became progressively more short of breath. I used to walk 2 miles every day. Now, I can't walk 10 feet without gasping for air! I had an echo done, which led to a TEE, then, a heart Cath. I'm waiting for surgery to be scheduled. Add to the valve trouble, I had a subarachnoid hemorrhage (brain bleed) in 2019 after an employer mandated flu shot! Valve surgery can't be scheduled until after I see a neurologist and he says short term blood thinners are OK for me.
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    I am from: Hillsboro, WV, United States
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    My surgery date was: May 6, 2026
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Mitral Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Hazim Alwair
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    My hospital is: Charleston Area Medical Center

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Mitral Regurgitation
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