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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: September 17, 2020

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Elyse Sherman posted an update

1 year ago (June 4, 2025)

First of all, a big, HUGE thank you to Adam and you guys for getting me through my SAVR in 2021; I couldn't have done it without you and have had a full recovery! My husband now needs CABG surgery; we found out yesterday and I'm busy researching. I know... Read more.

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Robert Miller

1 year ago (June 4, 2025)

I haven't heard of CAGB before but according to ChatGPT it is "Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, also known as heart bypass surgery, is a procedure to improve blood flow to the heart by creating new paths around blocked or narrowed arteries". So it seems to me that's "bypass"... Read more.

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Elyse Sherman posted an update

2 years ago (August 2, 2024)

Good morning, Heart Valve Warriors! Question for all of you: I had a SAVR at Cleveland Clinic in January 2021 and am doing well; you have all been a blessing from the beginning of my journey clear through to the "other side" and recovery. i just learned I have a... Read more.

Elyse Sherman posted an update

4 years ago (August 19, 2022)

Has anyone out there had screws from their sternal plates retract? I am 1 1/2 years post op from AVR and this is happening to me. I have a bump in the middle of my chest where the screws are coming out, but my sternum has long ago fused. Anyone... Read more.

Richard Munson

4 years ago (August 19, 2022)

Wow, you would think they are fused into the bone like other surgical hardware. If sternum is fused, why put in bigger screws? Whats next, bolts, lag screws. I always was told that a fused bone was stronger after fusion. Shows what i don't know.

Elyse Sherman

4 years ago (August 25, 2022)

Right??? I asked if this was common and the answer was "not very common, but it happens". So…I couldn't win Powerball instead? 🤣

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