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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: February 29, 2024
Member Since: February 29, 2024
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Alexander Salkever posted an update
1 year ago (December 19, 2024)
I am rapidly approaching my one-year Ross Procedure anniversary. I am beyond fully recovered -- back to full exerciser, surfing, with better cardiovascular metrics, a lower resting heart rate, better aerobic function. I cannot thank the team at UCSF and Dr. Marko Boskovski enough for giving me such a powerful... Read more.
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Alexander Salkever posted an update
2 years ago (February 29, 2024)
Hi, everyone! I have been learning about rapid recovery procedures and was wondering if this only works for patients that have received rigid sternal plating for sternotomy or if you can use it with wire encerclage repairs for sternotomy?
I believe rapid recovery protocols will help with any type of sternal closure.
Thanks, Marie! Can you point me to any online materials about the specific protocols? I want to share with my OT/PT team but also need to check with my surgeon. Thank you!
Hey Alex - let me know. I'm curious. I've had the philosophy that certain things could not be rushed with my healing (now at 3 months) ... But I am curious what the research would show or actual experience. One thing is for sure, things are sure tight when not... Read more.
I saw a picture of David Rasmusson with a protein drink on this site and looked into it before my surgery. David may be able to help you. It is my understanding that the major aspects of the protocol are rigid fixation and nerve block. I was not willing to... Read more.
Alexander Salkever posted an update
2 years ago (February 29, 2024)
I had a Ross Procedure at UCSF in San Francisco on February 15, 2024. I am recovering quickly and I am trying to learn more about post-Ross recovery, in particular, about sternotomy recovery.
Hi, Alexander, whatever you do, try to remember to take it easy and let your body heal from a huge trauma that it just went through. Take care...
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