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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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5 years ago (March 3, 2021)

Ocular migraines after heart valve replacement: I had very infrequent ocular migraines early in my life. They were very infrequent. However, after AVR in Sept of 2019, they returned and recently have become very frequent. Typically, there exhibit 30 minutes of aura then fade away without headache and I can... Read more.

Lynn Loudermilk

5 years ago (March 3, 2021)

Alan I haven't had my surgery yet but I have had Ocular migraines most of my life. I can go months without one then get 2 a day or one every day for 2-3 days. I occasionally do get headaches with them. I hope mine don't get worse after. Hope... Read more.

Rose Madura

5 years ago (March 3, 2021)

Yes, I had them occasionally before surgery and seems like more often since the surgery. Sometimes they turn into a migraine where nothing helps other than to sleep it off.

Phyllis Petersen

5 years ago (March 3, 2021)

I had my mitral valve repaired and did get them more frequently after surgery. They've greatly reduced now, but I still get them. Thankfully, no regular migraine to go with them.

Marie Myers

5 years ago (March 4, 2021)

Increased auras seem to be very common after heart surgery. I had dozens and dozens of auras daily in the weeks after my surgery. Thankfully they decreased with time, and now I am back to my very rare aura without getting headaches now.

John Roland

5 years ago (March 4, 2021)

I get the ocular migraine every 5 to 10 days. Before surgery I would get 1 a month but then the headache would hit. Now I don't get the headache anymore so I am thankful. I am almost a year post op now.

Herb Greenberg

5 years ago (March 4, 2021)

I used to get them several times a year....probably for 40 years. But as my valve worsened I was getting them almost 1x a week. Since my surgery a year ago, I've probably had 3-4. My cardiologist at CC, Brian Griffin, suspected they were/are cause by bits of calcification chipping... Read more.

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6 years ago (November 29, 2019)

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Alan Gottlieb posted an update

6 years ago (November 22, 2019)

Eight weeks post-op and doing great. Pain is almost gone except when I cough or sneeze. My energy level is 90%, and I start cardiac rehab on December 2. I have to say the folks at Cleveland Clinic were fantastic. Everyone was kind, considerate, and the hospital is wonderfully efficient.... Read more.

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Adam Pick

6 years ago (November 22, 2019)

Go Alan! Go! (Ah yes, those sneezes... You just brought back a memory. LOL!) Great job finding Dr. Pettersson! Wonderful man! Did you know about the book he wrote? https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Gosta-Pettersson-Cleveland-Ohio.php

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Anonymous

6 years ago (November 22, 2019)

Alan, so glad you are feeling well. You will be at 100% very soon. God bless you and your Dr. Petterson

Rob Sparling

6 years ago (November 26, 2019)

Alan, Dr. P. was my surgeon as well and I would highly recommend him to anybody. Superb surgeon and surgical team. The very best. (He flies under the radar.). Adam, thanks for putting his profile out for the world to see. For those who are interested in other valve options,... Read more.

Alan Gottlieb

6 years ago (November 28, 2019)

Yes. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Petterrson and the care I received at Cleveland Clinic. The institution is truly amazing. From the moment we entered the hospital to the day we went home, we experienced a superb level of kindness and professionalism. Not only does the institution... Read more.