Walter's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: May 18, 2017

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About Me

In 1998, after a routine check-up with a cold my doctor noticed a severe murmur. It was new doctor and she thought, you better get an echocardiogram done. I did and found the valve to required replacement. I had surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, and recovered. I moved to the Pacific NW shortly after. It's been great living in Portland, but recently had a check-up and found out sadly the valve is in need of replacement again. My homograft worked flawlessly for 19 years. I am still asymptomatic. Trying to decide which valve to go with, but leaning towards bio prosthetic.
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    I am from: Portland
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Regurgitation
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My doctor is: Dr. Jeffrey Swanson
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    My hospital is: Providence St. Vincent's

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