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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: April 14, 2025

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John Cook posted an update
1 week ago (June 3, 2026)
Today is the 1-year anniversary of my Ross. Everything seems to be going well. My cardiologist and my surgeon currently both want to see me once a year. My next round of tests is scheduled for Sept 15. I want to thank everyone for their support. It has really helped.... Read more.
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Fidel Martínez Ruiz
Hi John, I think that a 90% is quite a good score, I think that you are enjoying with the exercise, it's what truly matters 😊
Pamela Gregory
Happy Anniversary!❤️ Sounds like you are doing really well!
Grace Mason
Happy 1st John! One year is a big deal to know how well you are doing. Keep listening to your body. 90% is great at 1yr. May it continue to 100%.
John Cook posted an update
2 weeks ago (May 27, 2026)
I got to stop for a short beach run on my way home from seeing my dad for his birthday.
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John Cook
It's Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Kathy Ozio
Awesome! One of my favorite vacations we went on when I was a teenager!
Deena Z
Thanks, John. What a gem of a place to promote inner peace
John Cook posted an update
3 weeks ago (May 24, 2026)
I'm celebrating my 1-year valve-versary 10 days early with a trip to the Oregon coast.
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Marie Myers
Sounds great! Congratulations on your first Valversary!!
J Alexander Lassally
John - Who is your cardiologist at UW? I am moving my parent urgently into other care - and shopping for name options... Thanks
John Cook
J Alexander, Dr. Christoper Burke was my surgeon. He's the best in the area for Rosses. He does other heart surgeries as well.
John Cook
My cardiologist is Dr Oscar Briseno with Skagit Regional. I live in Island County and driving north into Skagit is a lot easier for me than driving south into King County. Right now, I do my testing at UW on my surgeon's schedule and have it sent to my cardiologist.... Read more.

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