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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: May 13, 2014

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David Brunkhorst posted an update

7 years ago (August 22, 2018)

4 year check up at Mayo Rochester. That valve sounds like a brand new one. Loose weight. Come back in two years.

Adam Pick

Congrats David! I don't know about you... I always get a little nervous when I see my cardiologist for the annual check-up. Great to hear your valve sounds "brand new"!

David Brunkhorst posted an update

9 years ago (June 2, 2017)

Good day everyone. I stop by here from time to time. Today is a milestone for me. 3 years ago, June 2 2014, I had aorta valve replacement and aneurysm repair. Because I am a young buck, I went with the mechanical valve. Works fine and lasts a long time.... Read more.

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Mary Brink

I am so glad that you are doing so well.

Marie Myers

Amen, Aneurysm Brother. I, too had a 4.8 cm ascending aneurysm and BAV. Had it all fixed 9 weeks ago and am already back to work part time. We are really lucky to have found out about the problem...And got it fixed...

Laura Jacobs

I feel lucky too. I have a bicuspid that is severely calcified and a 4.8 ascending aneurysm. Next week I go for an angiogram, and then surgery week of June 18th. I was lucky that I started feeling symptoms before it got worse. Glad to hear that you are doing... Read more.

David Brunkhorst posted an update

9 years ago (October 19, 2016)

Had two year check up in August. My efficiency has improved since last year, from 58% up to 66%. (Always thought that sounded bad, but they say Olympic Athletes are 70-80%) Still fighting my weight. BP is slightly high, will probably make and adjustment in meds. I walk 3-4 miles... Read more.

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