Rose Madura
1 month ago (July 10, 2026)
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: October 7, 2021
Member Since: October 7, 2021
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El McRae posted an update
1 month ago (July 9, 2026)
Hi everyone, it’s my two year anniversary today. It seems like a lifetime ago I had my SAVR at the Heart Institute at UW Medical Center. My cardiologist said “it’s like there was never anything wrong”. I feel so lucky to just be enjoying each day.
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El McRae posted an update
1 month ago (July 9, 2026)
Hi everyone, it’s my two year anniversary today. It seems like a lifetime ago I had my SAVR at the Heart Institute at UW Medical Center. My cardiologist said “it’s like there was never anything wrong”. I feel so lucky to just be enjoying each day.
I want to wish... Read more.
El McRae posted an update
9 months ago (October 23, 2025)
Hi Ladies, I'm scheduling my first mammogram since SAVR about 15 months ago. I'm wondering if anyone had any issues given wiring of sternum. Thanks, Beth
9 months ago (October 23, 2025)
I did not have any issues.
9 months ago (October 23, 2025)
Me neither.
9 months ago (October 23, 2025)
I did not even THINK of that…thanks for the question and the responses!
9 months ago (October 24, 2025)
Just had mine. no issues
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