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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: March 10, 2017

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David Barton posted an update
9 years ago (August 3, 2017)
I'm four months post MIAVR and doing great. I'd like to start doing home INR testing, instead of going to the lab every week or two. I'd appreciate your experiences and opinions with the various devices, there are a number of options out there.
David Barton posted an update
9 years ago (May 27, 2017)
MVR on April 7, 2017. Finished my first week of full time schedule at work, and then gardening all day (with physical restrictions.) Tired but not in pain. To everyone in the community, hang in there and keep taking baby steps, they add up over time.
9 years ago (May 28, 2017)
David- sounds like you are doing great!
9 years ago (May 28, 2017)
You are right! Baby steps and patience are key in recovering...
David Barton posted a photo
9 years ago (May 16, 2017)
The mini-zipper.
9 years ago (May 16, 2017)
Wow! Tiny incision... Congrats on your smooth recovery!
9 years ago (May 16, 2017)
Glad they were able to do the mini incision for you! Looks good.
9 years ago (May 16, 2017)
Wow looks great! That's awesome they were able to do a tiny incision!

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