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stephanie hendersongot a new guestbook post

2 hours ago

Ruth joy writes, "Hi Stephanie ,
Welcome back 😊"

Meet Dr. Eric Sarin
Falls Church, VA
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Meet Dr. Eric Sarin

Falls Church, VA - Sponsored

Hello! My name is Dr. Eric Sarin and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 1998. To date, I have performed approximately 3,000 cardiac surgeries, of which over 1,000 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. Read more...

I believe my greatest strength is my sub-specialization in valvular heart surgery. I have advanced experience with minimally invasive and catheter based techniques in addition to traditional open-heart approaches. This allows me to provide a personalized and tailored treatment plan that is best-suited for each individual patient.

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Ken Bellgot a new guestbook post

2 hours ago

Mike writes, "Ken, I just wanted to stop by and say you are in my prayers. May your guardian angel be with you and the doctors while you go through your surgery."

Meet Dr. Eric Sarin
Falls Church, VA
Sponsored

Meet Dr. Eric Sarin

Falls Church, VA - Sponsored

Deena Zgot a new guestbook post

2 hours ago

Ruth joy writes, "Yay !!!🎉😊"

Ana Brusso Did I missed something? Deena is my hvs godchild. Please tell me. 🙏❤️

Adam Pickgot a new guestbook post

2 hours ago

Ruth joy writes, "Fabulous news !!!
Congratulations 🎉😊 !!! "

Chris Charbsposted an update

3 hours ago

Is it common to have a mild regurgitation on an echo 16 weeks post op for a aortic valve replacement. Had an On-x valve put in. I thought it should correct ...Read more

Is it common to have a mild regurgitation on an echo 16 weeks post op for a aortic valve replacement. Had an On-x valve put in. I thought it should correct the regurgitation completely? Anyone else have this issue?

Thanks!

Chris

stephanie hendersonposted a journal

4 hours ago

Belinda J Kenwood reacted to this

hi....i joined here in 2020 after SAVR. after upgrading phones a few times, the membership disappeared. so...I'm back.
i got the cow valve in ...Read more

hi....i joined here in 2020 after SAVR. after upgrading phones a few times, the membership disappeared. so...I'm back.
i got the cow valve in may of 2020. im now 80, and basically and blessedly healthy. except for ongoing health/ cardiac anxiety, abd PTSD. im good. ride my bicycle all over, good for 5 or so miles. live alone after losing my man in 2020( 3 months post op) with 3 awesome cats and a derpy keeshund/ husky mix girl. rescue who's been with me 7 months. I'm glad i found this group again.

Rose Madura Welcome back! You remind me of another Stephanie Arnold! You are amazing to ride a bicycle 🚲 at a ... Read more

Rose Madura Welcome back! You remind me of another Stephanie Arnold! You are amazing to ride a bicycle 🚲 at age 80. I hope I'm still doing it at that age (I plan to).

Lisa Coombeposted an update

5 hours ago

Max Jam, Darrell Malone, Deena Z and 1 other reacted to this

Another yearly echo and cardiologist appointment done, heart looks good and no growth on the aneurysm, next check in 12 months

Margaret Fieldengot a new guestbook post

8 hours ago

Suzette Schear writes, "Hi Margaret, Just checking on you and was wondering how you are doing?"

Margaret Fielden Hi Suzanne, Thank you for thinking of me. I'm OK, 'living within my symptoms' as the surgeon told me. ... Read more

Margaret Fielden Hi Suzanne, Thank you for thinking of me. I'm OK, 'living within my symptoms' as the surgeon told me. My pre-op is next Wednesday and the operation on October 5th. I think I am unable to believe it is really happening, like everyone facing this! How are your investigations going? I hope you are coping OK with it all.

Margaret Fielden Sorry predictive text changed you to Suzanne from Suzette. Much more unusual and a very pretty name

Margaret Fieldenposted an update

8 hours ago

I saw an NHS cardiologist for the first time on September 10th. He said I should have had surgery within 4 to 8 weeks of my hospitalisation in April. He was ...Read more

I saw an NHS cardiologist for the first time on September 10th. He said I should have had surgery within 4 to 8 weeks of my hospitalisation in April. He was planning to refer me for surgery in November, but concerned investigations into my severe osteoporosis may delay things. I was very churned up knowing how the badly the NHS had let me down, lost results, cancelled appointments etc. However, I couldn't face waiting any longer for NHS surgery, so I chose to continue with my planned private surgery on October 5th. My surgeon is one of the UK's finest and the heart hospital, Papworth, is rated outstanding. I am OK with my decision.

Rose Madura Margaret, I'm glad you feel confident with your decision. It's too bad NHS has let you down. God ble ... Read more

Rose Madura Margaret, I'm glad you feel confident with your decision. It's too bad NHS has let you down. God bless you on your journey.

Suzette Scheargot a new guestbook post

9 hours ago

Richard Munson writes, "So thursday i hope to hear that i can resume my normal life and not wear eye patch in shower, lift something heavier than a feather and bend over and tie my ...Read more

Richard Munson writes, "So thursday i hope to hear that i can resume my normal life and not wear eye patch in shower, lift something heavier than a feather and bend over and tie my laces without sitting down first. All post surgery eye no no’s . i like that a shadow of a shadow. I may work on that. If a success, i will post it. Regards rash. Whenever they says it's rare, start running. Now that everything under the sun is being made in china, i wonder. The new glue covid plague. Discovered a growth on my eyelid , picked up by the eye surgeon. Letting my skin doctor look at it after my final eye exam. Enough already. The good news, i visited my biggest customer monday after a 2 hour drive and it was heaven. The love affair with retirement is not in my blood. Not sure i have a friend left that still works. Either retired or dead. "