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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Dan Poppe posted an update

8 years ago (August 22, 2018)

An update I'm hoping Adam or any one of the followers can answer. After my May 24 post, the pericarditis went away, only to return and send me once again to ER in late June. Steroids and motrin clear it up each time, but after 3 bouts I'm wondering what's... Read more.

Anna Jones

8 years ago (August 22, 2018)

Hi Dan, I am sorry you are going through this. I have not experienced it. What I do when my husband or I have recurring bouts of whatever and the doctor is uncertain and guessing, I find a specialist to work with. If I am already working with a specialist,... Read more.

Dan Poppe posted an update

8 years ago (May 24, 2018)

Update. OHS aortic valve replacement 7 months ago. On my second round of pericarditis. Cardiologist said he would rather I push a little. But I evidently went too hard at Fitness Center and golf course. Hurts worse than surgery. Lesson...take recovery slow.

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Mark Wilbur

8 years ago (May 24, 2018)

Very sorry that you are having problems, Dan. I hope they can be resolved soon. Thanks for the advice.

Dan Poppe posted an update

8 years ago (December 21, 2017)

Hello. First time post here. I am a 58 year old male and 8 weeks after a bovine aortic valve replacement. At 5 weeks my cardiologist declared me the "poster child of cardiac rehab" (the curse :)) Three days later I was on life flight back to the hospital. Turned... Read more.

Mike Czaplewski

8 years ago (December 21, 2017)

Almost 1 year since I had the same type of surgery that you did. Never had that problem. Blessings and prayers for you, and your care takers/support group, as you continue to heal.

Dan Poppe

8 years ago (May 24, 2018)

Thanks Mike. Now on second round of pericarditis. Rumor has it I need to slow down a little. :) Glad to be blessed with great docs.

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