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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: January 16, 2016

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Debra Gann posted an update
2 years ago (August 2, 2023)
I had aortic bovine valve put in 2016. I'm looking to see if anyone has the similar experience of having chemotherapy for breast cancer.
I had a breast removed for cancer in 2021 6 years after OHS in 2015 (2 mechanical valves). But no chemo or radiation for that cancer as the tumor was small. I'm sorry that you have to go through this.
Debra Gann posted an update
10 years ago (February 21, 2016)
I'm having difficulty making up my mind when to have surgery. Since I had the episode during the heart catheterization coronary artery disease tear getting stints on February 29th. Now being on Plavix. It scares me to wait too long. But it scares me to have to stop the Plavix... Read more.
Debra Gann posted an update
10 years ago (February 7, 2016)
Week ago Friday when I had complications during heart cath and my coronary artery had a tear and caused heart attack. Ever since I think that has worsened how I feel. No energy at all. Having some second thoughts about putting off surgery until June.
Thank you Angela. Don't know what I would do without this support.
Wow! I that must be frightening. I hope that you feel better and feel good about your next steps.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
So sorry, Debra. I hope you feel better and get more energy soon!
Oh no 😞 I think having the Surgery soon would be a good idea.

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