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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 6, 2019

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Deepak Khanka posted an update
5 years ago (January 31, 2021)
Hi all, it's been a while since I have visited this site. I was wondering has anyone in this group had Covid. If so has there been any side affects to their heart. I had Covid early jan , it was difficult but managed it at home . During Covid... Read more.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
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Hi Deepak, so good to hear from you. It has been a long time, but I haven't forgotten you, as you were there for me when I first joined this site and was so lost and anxious. So sorry you had to go through COVID but glad you made it... Read more.
Civita Fahey recently posted that she was positive. Luckily it seems like a mild case. I hope you recover quickly and completely!
Thanks Marie and Ana I read Civita's comments. I am much better the coughing part was really exhausting. It's how one manages the viral load which , determines the severity of Covid . Day 10 things can still go bad. With oxygen sats. But hey it's done for now .... Read more.
I do still feel a more prominent heartbeat when I breathe deeply. When I am reading in bed in the evening, I notice my breathing is very calm and more shallow. At these times, I do not feel my heartbeat at all. I actually do some calm, slow breathing in... Read more.
Hi Deepak. Yes I tested positive this past Thursday, I was unfortunately exposed the Sunday before to my family who didn't know they were positive. So far, I've had no fever, not really much of a cough. Just a stuffy nose and fatigue ( which is the worst part). I... Read more.
Thanks Civita, this is helpful. I am feeling much better now . I haven't taken the vaccine I am not 100%. May I ask which one did you go for?
Some tips which helped me during the Covid-19 infection
I got the Moderna. we don't really have a choice, its what is available to where we get it. I work in healthcare so I was able to get it before the regular public.

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